Monster Cookies

3 eggs

1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

½ tsp salt

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 12oz jar creamy peanut butter

1 stick butter softened

½ cup M&M’s

½ cup chocolate chips

¼ cup raisins

2 tsp baking soda

4 ½ cups quick cooking oatmeal (not instant)

 

Preheat oven to 35o degrees.  Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or non stick 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 candies, chips, raisins, if using, baking soda, and oatmeal.  Drop cookies 2 TBSP apart onto cookie sheets.

 

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.  DO NOT OVERBAKE.  Let stand for about 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool.  When cool store in large resealable bags.