PEANUT BUTTER OAT COOKIES

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You won't believe how easy it is to whip up these soft chewy treats. "Our kids just adore these cookies and ask for them often," says Patty Faussett of Tucson, Arizona.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, melted
1 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup wheat bran
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; stir into creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 3 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.