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Easy Chewy M&M and Pretzel Trail Mix Cookies

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A quick and easy cookie recipe combining the salty crunch of pretzels with the sweet bursts of M&Ms, resulting in a chewy, addictive snack perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (50g) pretzels, roughly chopped (mini twists or sticks preferred)
  • 1 cup (175g) plain M&Ms
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon
  • Optional: swap M&Ms with peanut butter M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped pretzels and M&Ms, being careful not to break the candy shells.
  7. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Chill dough for 15 minutes if too soft.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Use softened butter for proper creaming; avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies chewy. Fold in pretzels and M&Ms last to maintain crunch and candy shell integrity. Chill dough if too sticky. Pull cookies from oven when edges are golden but centers still soft for best chewiness. Cookies can be frozen before or after baking; bake a few minutes longer if baking from frozen.

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Keywords: M&M cookies, pretzel cookies, chewy cookies, trail mix cookies, sweet and salty snack, easy cookie recipe, quick dessert

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