FLYING SAUCER COOKIES

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A great giant "party cookie" or smaller everyday cookie. Try different types of M & M's or Reese's Pieces. A wonderful, chewy oaty-peanutty treat! (or omit candies for a "healthier" cookie!)

Provided by Susan Lee

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 23m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups quick oats
1 cup M&M's plain chocolate candy or 1 cup Reese's pieces

Steps:

  • Beat together the butter, peanut butter and sugars.
  • Add soda, then all other ingredients except candies.
  • To make 4 1/2 inch round jumbo cookies, drop dough by 1/3 cup measure at least 3 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350* for 18-20 minutes, until VERY lightly browned.
  • Immediately press candies on top of cookies.
  • For GIANT flying saucers, line two 12-13 inch pizza pans with foil.
  • Spread cookie dough within an inch of edge of pan.
  • Bake at 325* for 30-35 minutes or until LIGHLY browned.
  • The center make appear underdone, but do not overbake.
  • Add candies to cookie when removed from oven.

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