Big Cookies

FolkDiva's Note:

Another favorite from "Towns, Trails and Special Times.....The Marlboro Country Cookbook". These are not your everyday cookies.....peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate, dates, nuts..........they are more like an incredibly delicious energy bar! A lot goes in to them, but they are worth the effort. Great to carry on a hiking trip or camping. Very hearty and yummy!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 33 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 24

Yield: 24.0 cookies

• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
• 4 1/2 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate (chopped or pieces)
• 1/4 cup dates, chopped or 1/4 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped or 3/4 cup pecans

Directions:

1. Combine eggs, sugars, vanilla, baking soda, butter and peanut butter.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
3. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet; flatten slightly.
4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 minutes.

Reviews

[Chef #1256030]

I was restless this afternoon and in the mood for baking so, encouraged by the reviews, I decided to bake these cookies. The second batch is in the oven, the first one cooling. I was curious if they turned out OK so broke off a piece of one of them and then soon went back to finish it off. They are really tasty, with a glass of milk - just perfect. And no flour! Thank you for this lovely recipe FolkDiva! I will make it again and again.

[icandoit185]

I didn't have enough peanut butter so I added 1 cp.flour.

[Yogachef]

Awesome cookies. Eaten right away by my family. All have been surprised that there is no flour! Can be virtually gluten-free if able to find the gluten-free oatmeal. Didn't quite make it in time for ZWT5, but did get it in for two vacations. Thanks so much for posting!!!!