PEANUT OAT COOKIES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.