M&M Pretzel Cookies

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by madison allen, destrehan, Louisiana

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 23, 2022

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

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

M&M Pretzel Cookies

Yield:6 dozen
Prep:15 min
Cook:5 min

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
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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