M&M PRETZEL COOKIES

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Kids and grown-ups alike adore these sweet and crunchy no-bake cookies. Add more candy for lovers of M&M's, or toss in a few additional pretzels for an extra-salty bite. -Madison Allen, Destrehan, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
1 cup milk chocolate M&M's

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute., Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla until blended. Stir in oats; let stand 5 minutes to cool. Fold in pretzels and M&M's. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.