Monster Cookies

1/4 c. packed light brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 12 oz. jar creamy peanut butter
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 c. multi-colored chocolate candies
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. raisins (optional)
2 tsp.baking soda
4 1/2 c. quick cooking oatmeal (not instant)
3 eggs

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs & sugars. mix well. add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate candies, choc. chips, raisins, if using, baking soda, and oatmeal. Drop by tsp. 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake 8-10 minutes. Do not overbake. Let stand for about 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool!
I promise you won't be disappointed, everytime I make these I have someone asking me for the recipe!! I am sure your husband's will like them, if they like all the ingredients. :) - Tasha Brown