Outrageous Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

My sweet friend, Libby, from www.honeypied.blogspot.com posted a recipe a few days ago for some outrageous chocolate chip cookies.

Check out her post for the original recipe: http://honeypied.blogspot.com/2011/03/its-cookie-time.html. She gives a couple of great tips about how to make these super healthy by using whole wheat flour and less sugar.

The cookies sounded amazing just as they are, but since I am a bigger peanut butter fan than I am a chocolate fan,I tweaked the recipe a little. I substituted the chocolate chips for a mixture of reeses peanut butter chips and mini chocolate chips. The result was delicious-the perfect soft, chewy cookie. I shared some with my family and friends who also agreed that this recipe is a keeper! So, thanks, Libby :). Libby also has a super-cute etsy store where she sells handmade dog beds, adorable little girls dolls, and beautiful ladies necklaces and headbands. I personally own several of her necklaces and headbands, and I get compliments whenever I wear them. I have included a picture of me modeling her headband. Check out her etsy shop-you will love it! She is even having a sale on the dolls and necklaces this month. All necklaces are $10 with free shipping and the dolls are buy one get one half off. They would make perfect Easter gifts :). http://www.etsy.com/shop/honeypied

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Outrageous Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

1/2 c butter, softened (1 stick)

1/2 c white sugar

1/3 c packed light brown sugar

1/2 c crunchy peanut butter

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg, beaten

1 c all purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 c rolled oats

1/2 c mini chocolate chips

1/2 c peanut butter chips (I used the Reeses brand)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter, white sugar & brown sugar until smooth. Stir in peanut butter, vanilla & egg until well blended. Combine flour, baking soda & salt; stir into batter just until moistened. Mix in the oats, peanut butter chips, and mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges start to brown. Enjoy!