Monster Cookies

Ingredients:

3 eggs

1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (12 ounce) jar creamy peanut butter

1 stick butter, softened

1/2 cup multi-colored chocolate candies

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/4 cup raisins, optional

2 teaspoons baking soda

4 1/2 cups quick cooking oatmeal (not instant)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookies sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.

In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate candies, chocolate chips, raisins(if using), baking soda, and oatmeal. Drop by teaspoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not over-bake. Let stand for about 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool. When cool, store in a large resealable plastic bags.

Yield :

3 dozen

-Brianna Siemer