Giant Peanut Butter Cookies

Yield: 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups peanut butter
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon light corn syrup
• 4 1/2 cups regular oats (uncooked)
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup candy coated peanut butter pieces
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
2. Cream butter in a large mixing bowl.
3. Gradually add sugar, beating well.
4. Add eggs, peanut butter, vanilla extract and syrup; beat well.
5. Add oats, baking soda and salt, stirring well.
6. Stir in peanut butter pieces and walnuts. Batter will be stiff.
7. Spoon dough, 1/4 cup at a time 4 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Press each into a 3 inch circle.
8. Bake or 12 to 15 minutes. Centers of cookies will be slightly soft.
9. Cool slightly on cookie sheets, then remove to wire racks.