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Easy Rich and Chewy Halloween Cookies


This was cut from a magazine several years ago.

1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
6 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1-3/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups old fashioned oats
Assorted Mix-Ins (optional - see below)

Preheat oven to 350 deg. Beat sugar, peanut butter and margarine until creamy. Add eggs, baking soda, and vanilla; mix well. Blend in oats and mix-ins.

Drop by 1/4 cup measure several inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before removing to racks to cool.

Makes 2 dozen 4-inch cookies.

Mix-Ins: (Choose One)

1/2 cup peanuts and 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup raisins
1 cup candy coated chocolate pieces
1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chocolate chips