Monster Cookies

1/2 c butter, softened

1 c sugar

1 c plus 2 Tbsp firmly packed brown sugar

2 c peanut butter

3 large eggs

1 tsp light corn syrup

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

4 1/2 c regular oats, uncooked

2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces (aka m&m's)

1 c semisweet chocolate morsels

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating well. Add peanut butter and next 3 ingredients; beat well. Add oats, soda, and salt; stir well. Stir in chocolate pieces and morsels. (Dough will be stiff.)Pack dough into a 1/4-cup measure. Drop dough 4 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Lightly press each cookie with fingertips into a 3 1/2-inch circle.

Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes (centers of cookies will be slightly soft.) Cool slightly on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 1/2 dozen

We like to make mini-monster cookies - This way, I get 5 dozen and I don't feel as guilty giving one to my cookie monsters! :D

Source: Southern Living Ultimate Cookbook

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