Description
These chewy, crowd-pleasing cookies are loaded with pretzels, M&Ms, chocolate chips, and marshmallows for the ultimate sweet-and-salty campfire treat. Flexible and easy, they’re perfect for outdoor gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup (100g) M&Ms, any variety
- 1 cup (50g) mini pretzel twists, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup (50g) chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup (25g) mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup (40g) shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes with a mixer on medium).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. If dough is crumbly, add a splash of milk.
- Fold in chocolate chips, M&Ms, chopped pretzels, nuts (if using), mini marshmallows, and coconut (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop or heaping tablespoon to drop balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each.
- For bakery-style cookies, press a few extra M&Ms and pretzel pieces on top of each dough ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers look slightly soft. For crispier cookies, bake an extra 2 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Add marshmallows at the end or press into the tops for gooey pockets. Mix-ins are flexible—swap in your favorite candies, chips, or nuts, but keep total mix-ins around 3 cups. If baking over a campfire, use a cast iron skillet and cook over indirect heat for 20-25 minutes, checking often.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 2 tablespoons dough)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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