December 2011

Monster Cookies

• 1 dozen eggs
• 1 lb. butter, softened
• 2 lbs. brown sugar
• 4 cups sugar
• ¼ cup vanilla
• 3 lbs. peanut butter
• 8 tsp. baking soda
• 18 cups quick oats
• 1 lb. chocolate chips
• 1 ½ lb. M&Ms candies
• 1 lb. chopped pecans, opt.

Cream together, eggs, butter, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla and peanut butter. Stir in baking soda. Pour creamed mixture into a large bowl. Mix in the oatmeal. Stir in chocolate chips, M&Ms and pecans. Place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes. Centers will be slightly soft.

Makes 28 dozen.