Cowboy Cookies

These yummies are from The Bellman's childhood and I love them for so many different reasons.  For starters, they are super easy and quick and require only one mixing bowl to get the job done.  Plus they can be customized any which way.  I've tried them using the fancy flavored M&Ms like raspberry or coconut (yum) and also matched them to a theme using different colors of M&Ms.  I guess pink M&Ms would make them Cowgirl Cookies though, right :)   I also love them because they have oatmeal in them, which in my book makes them breakfast food!

COWBOY COOKIES
Yield: 13 cookies (large)
 
1 1/3 C flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 C  oats, quick cooking
3/4 C M&Ms
3/4 C semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 C brown sugar, packed
1/2 C white sugar
1/3 C chopped pecans
 
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 C butter, melted
2 tsp vanilla

1.  Stir all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
2.  Add egg, butter and vanilla into the dry ingredients.  Gently fold together.
3.  Scoop into large balls and bake at 350 for 11-13 minutes.
 
Enjoy!