Monster Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, at room temp
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 ounces semisweet chocolate (broken into chunks) or M&M's or Reese's pieces
• 1 1/4 cups pecan halves

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325F and lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.

2. 2

   Coarsely chop all pecan halves, except 1/2 cup.

3. 3

   In a small bowl mix together flour and baking soda.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, beat together butter, both sugars, and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add in egg and vanilla and beat until mixed.

5. 5

   Add flour mix to this until blended then stir in coarse chopped pecans.

6. 6

   Using a 1/4 cup measure, shape dough into 12 mounds (6 on each sheet), space evenly.

7. 7

   Push chocolate pieces and pecan pieces into dough.

8. 8

   Bake for 15-17 minute until golden brown around edges and lightly coloured on top.

9. 9

   When done let cookies rest on sheets for 3min. to firm up. Carefully lift off and turn into a brown paper bag; let stand 5 minute Transfer to wire racks and cool completely.

10. 10

    Enjoy -- they are sooooo good!