Chewy Oat, Pretzel, and M&M Cookies

Happy Valentines Day! If you’re looking for a deliciously unique twist on classic cookies, these chewy oat, pretzel, M&M cookies are sure to become your new favorite treat! Combining the sweetness of M&Ms with the salty crunch of pretzels, these cookies offer the perfect balance of flavors in every bite. Throw in some pink, red, and white M&Ms, you’ll be ready for your Valentines get-together. <3

When you bite into these pretzel M&M cookies, you’ll be amazed at the soft, chewy texture with just a hit of crispiness. The chewy cookie dough holds the perfect amount of crispiness on the edges while staying soft and chewy in the middle. The key to achieving this texture is using old-fashioned rolled oats and sweetened flake coconut, which add not just texture but a subtle sweetness that complements the salty pretzels. Don’t forget to mix the dry ingredients gently into the wet ingredients to avoid tough cookies – it’s all about keeping that softness!

One of the best parts of this recipe is how easily you can adjust the mix-ins to suit your taste. Feel free to swap out the M&Ms for your favorite candy or even add a little extra chocolate chips if you’re a fan of chocolate overload. If you like a bit more saltiness in your cookies, try breaking the pretzels into smaller pieces for an extra salty crunch in every bite. These chewy pretzel cookies are customizable, so you can really make them your own.

For best results, be sure to bake the cookies just until the edges turn golden brown – this will give them that perfect chewy center. And if you’re wondering about storage, these cookies stay fresh for several days in an airtight container, or you can freeze them for later. They make the perfect festive addition to your Valentines Day spread. Whether you’re baking for a party, a friend, or a Friday night in, these are sure to please.

Chewy Pretzel M&M Cookies

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1 Tbsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups light-brown sugar, packed
• 3 large eggs
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 cups sweetened flake coconut
• 2 cups pretzels
• 2 cups M&Ms

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that your dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and light-brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Try not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies.
6. Fold in the rolled oats, sweetened flake coconut, pretzels, and M&Ms. Make sure these ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers have set. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Happy Baking!!