Description

These colorful and festive cookies combine sweet M&Ms, salty pretzels, creamy peanut butter, and chewy oats for a holiday treat that’s perfect for gifting or sharing.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups rolled oats (180g)
1 cup peanut butter (240g)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
1/2 cup brown sugar (110g)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g), softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup M&Ms (200g)
1 cup pretzels (50g), crushed
1/2 cup chocolate chips (85g)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes). Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then beat again until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the M&Ms, pretzels, and chocolate chips using a spatula. Ensure they are evenly distributed.
Scoop the dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly with your hand.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Use holiday-themed M&Ms for extra festivity.’, ‘Crush pretzels into small pieces for even distribution.’, ‘For softer cookies, pull them out of the oven when the edges are golden.’, ‘Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months and bake straight from frozen.’]

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 190
Fat: 9
Carbohydrates: 24
Protein: 3

Keywords: holiday cookies, monster cookies, M&Ms cookies, festive cookies, peanut butter cookies, sweet and salty cookies