Ingredients

½cupsalted butter,(115g) softened to room temperature

½cuppacked light sugar,(100g) or dark brown

¼cupgranulated sugar,(50g)

1largeegg

¾cupcreamy peanut butter,(185g)

1tsppure vanilla extract

½tspBaking Soda

1¼cupsall-purpose flour,(160g) spoon & leveled

¾cupM&Ms,(150g)

¾cuppretzel pieces,(50g)

Preparation

In a large bowl, using a hand-held mixer, cream the butter and sugars together on medium speed.

Beat in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla (in that order).

Beat in the baking soda and flour. Do not overmix.

Fold in the M&Ms and pretzels.

Cover the dough tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Drop chilled dough by tiny tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Press down to slightly flatten them out.

Bake for 8 to 9 minutes. Cookies will be soft and may appear undone.

They will firm up as they cool. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.