Monster Cookies

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4  cup  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  teaspoon  baking soda
• 4 1/2  cup  quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)

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

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 candies, chocolate chips, raisins, if using, baking soda, and oatmeal. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

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

Yield: 3 dozen
Prep time: 10 minutes
Inactive prep time: 3 minutes
Cook time: 8-10 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

PD and Friends, Pg. 93

Recipe courtesy of Donna Haney as adapted by Paula Deen