Peanut Butter Pretzel M&M Cookies

The rich flavors of peanut butter, the crunch of pretzels, and the sweetness of M&M candies combine to create the perfect blend of sweet and salty in every bite of these Peanut Butter Pretzel M&M Cookies. Because they are soft-baked, they are an irresistible treat for any occasion

Ingredients:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pretzels, crushed
• 1 cup M&M candies

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Fold in the crushed pretzels and M&M candies, distributing them evenly throughout the dough

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form 1-inch 2

5 cm balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet

Gently press down on each cookie with a fork to create a crisscross pattern

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Enjoy these sweet, salty, and soft-baked Peanut Butter Pretzel M&M Cookies