LOADED-UP PRETZEL COOKIES

Loaded-Up Pretzel Cookies image

Coconut, M&M's and salty, crunchy pretzels make these loaded cookies unlike any you've ever tasted-or resisted. -Jackie Ruckwardt, Cottage Grove, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large 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 sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups milk chocolate M&M's

Steps:

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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.