LOADED-UP PRETZEL COOKIES
Coconut, M&M’s and salty, crunchy pretzels make these loaded cookies unlike any you’ve ever tasted.
—JACKIE RUCKWARDT COTTAGE GROVE, OR
PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 15 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: 2 DOZEN
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups miniature pretzels, broken
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate M&M’s
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients.
2. Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls; place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
NOTE To make smaller cookies, shape rounded tablespoons of dough into balls. Bake as directed.