Giant Pizazz Cookie

(Makes about 32 wedges)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1 12-ounce package (1-3/4 cups) "M&M's"® Semi-Sweet ChocolateMini Baking Bits
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Lightly grease a 12-inch round pizza pan ( a 13 x 9 - inch pan can be substituted); set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine flour and baking soda; set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy; add flour mixture just until blended - dough will be crumbly.
5. Pat dough evenly into prepared pan . Prick dough with a fork.
6. Bake 15 to 16 minutes or until firm. Spread caramel topping evenly over warm crust.
7. Combine "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits , coconut and nuts; sprinkle mixture evenly over caramel topping and pat down lightly.
8. Continue to bake an additional 5 minutes, or just until coconut begins to turn golden. Cool completely before cutting into wedges.
9. Store in tightly covered container.