Monster Cookies With Pretzel M & M's ($1/1 Coupon Still Available)

Wondering what exactly to do with all of those Pretzel M & M's that we have the high value $1/1 coupon for (still available here)?  Make Monster Cookies!  I figured they would add in the perfect amount of crunch to an already family favorite of ours.

I am also on a quest to get our family to get more fiber in our diets, so I also secretly added in some Bob's Red Mill Wheat Germ that I got for just the cost of $4.99 shipping with my free $10 Vitacost credit.  The wheat germ is not necessary and wouldn't change the outcome much, if any.

Monster Cookies (With yummy Pretzel M & M's and hidden wheat germ)

• 1 cup butter softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (I used mini chocolate chips)
• 1 1/2 cups Pretzel M & M's
• 1/4 cup Bob's Red Mill Wheat Germ

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in vanilla.  Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture.  Transfer to a large bowl if necessary.  Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets (I use parchment paper and think it's one of the greatest inventions ever).

Bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove to wire racks to cool.

This recipe made 21 cookies for me, well... 20 now...

Enjoy!

(Recipe adapted from Delores DeMarco)