from beantown baker
makes 4 dozen
ingredients:
3 eggs
1 1/4 c packed light brown sugar
1 c granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 12-oz jar creamy peanut butter
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 c m & ms
1/2 c chocolate chips
1/4 c raisins (optional)
2 tsps baking soda
4 1/2 c quick cooking oatmeal (i used old fashioned)
preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. line cooking sheets with parchment paper.
in a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. mix well. add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. mix well. stir in the chocolate chips, m&ms, raisins (if using), baking soda, and oatmeal. drop by tablespoonfulls 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
bake 8-10 minutes, being careful not to overbake. let stand about 3 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. when cook, store in large, resealable plastic bags.
