10/10/07

Rich and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
6 Tbsp. butter, softened
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups Quick Oats
1 cup M&M's

Preheat oven to 350. Beat sugar, peanut butter, and butter until creamy. Add eggs, baking soda and vanilla; mix well. Blend in oats and M&M's. Drop by 1/4 cup measure several inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before removing to racks to cool. Makes 2 dozen 4 inch cookies.