Peanut Oat Cookies Recipe

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I'm not surprised when people say these are the best cookies they've ever had...I agree! Oats make them hearty and more delicious than traditional peanut butter cookies. —Stacia McLimore, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Peanut Oat Cookies Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield: 48 Servings

25 10 35

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups butter-flavored shortening
1-1/4 cups chunky peanut butter
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
4-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 cup chopped peanuts

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine oats and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and peanuts.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 8 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 210 calories, 13 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 97 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Oat Cookies in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2001, p114