Monster Cookies (Paula Deen)

• eggs↗3
• brown sugar↗1 1⁄4 cups
• sugar↗1 cup
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• vanilla↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• peanut butter↗1

  (12 ounce) jar

• butter↗1⁄2 cup

  softened

• candy covered plain chocolate candies (such as M & M's)1⁄2 cup
• chocolate chips↗1⁄2 cup
• raisins↗1⁄4 cup

  (optional)

• nuts1⁄4 cup

  chopped (any kind) (optional)

• baking soda↗2 teaspoons
• oats (the quick cooking kind)↗4 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Spray a cookie sheet with non stick spray.

3. 3

   In a large bowl combine eggs and sugars; mix well.

4. 4

   Add salt, vanilla, peanutbutter, and butter (sometimes I don't use all the butter it calls for and it still turns out fine!). Mix well.

5. 5

   Stir in M & M's, chocolate chips, and raisins and nuts (if using), baking soda and oatmeal.

6. 6

   Drop by tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Bake for 8-10 minutes. Do not overbake.

8. 8

   Enjoy!