Chunky Cookies

I LOVE these cookies!  They're loaded with peanut butter and chocolate chips which, I believe, makes most things better.  They're high in protein and fiber, which makes them health food, right?

Here's what you'll need:
1 1/2 c chunky peanut butter
1/2 c butter, room temp
1 c brown sugar
1 c sugar
3 eggs, room temp
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tsp baking soda
4 1/2 c oatmeal (I use old fashioned)

1 c chocolate chips

In a large mixing bowl, cream the peanut butter, butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. There should not be any gritty feel from the sugar when you rub it between your fingers.

Beat in eggs, vanilla and baking soda until well mixed.

Place the oats in a large bowl.  This makes it easier to get them well incorporated.  You can use your mixer, if you want, but I was making a double batch, so this was easier for me.

Add half of the peanut butter mixture and stir until the oats are combined.

Add the rest of the peanut butter and stir until all the oats are incorporated.  Add the chocolate chips and mix well.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours.

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350.  Scoop cookies onto sheets, leaving 2 inches between them.

Bake 12-14 minutes, until they are browned, but still a little soft in the center.  They will firm up as they cool. Let rest on the cookie sheets for 2 minutes before removing them.

Makes about 6 dozen.

Enjoy!