I’m a big fan of cookies that feature everything. That’s right – I said it – everything. I love compost cookies, monster cookies, an all those cookies that tend to be stuffed with pretty much everything in your pantry.

These aren’t quite everything-in-your pantry cookies, but they’re close. They feature Special K, granola, oatmeal, coconut, peanut m&ms … and more. Which is why I’m calling them Cereal Peanut M&M Cookies. And because breakfast cookies sounds too healthy. These are based one of my favorite recipes – Special K cookies – but have a few extra ingredients.

Cereal Peanut M&M Cookies

Here’s what you need:

• 1 c (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 c granulated sugar
• 1 c brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbs vanilla extract
• 2 c all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 c. uncooked old fashioned oats
• 1 c. granola (try homemade granola or even your favorite store-bought – this time I used TJ’s vanilla granola)
• 2 c Special K cereal
• 3/4 c unsweetened coconut
• 1 c peanut M&Ms
• 1/2 c chocolate chips

Here’s what you do:

1. Combine flour, baking soda and baking powder and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix Special K, oats, granola, coconut , M&Ms and chocolate chips. Set aside.
3. Beat butter and sugars until fluffy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each egg is added.
5. Stir in flour mixture slowly, mixing well.
6. Stir in oat mixture and mix with wooden spoon until well blended.
7. Make tablespoon sized scoops on greased baking sheets.
8. Bake at 350 for about 12 minutes.

batter for cereal cookies … look at that granola and those m&ms!

Want to make them extra special for an upcoming holiday? Add colored sprinkles and M&Ms. For example, I used the Valentine’s special M&Ms and added some red sugar crystals to the dough before baking and POOF! They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day – which is ONE WEEK AWAY!