Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies II

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2½ cups quick-cooking oats

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Stir in the oats until well blended.
6. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• These peanut butter oatmeal cookies are a great way to use up leftover oats.
• Adding chopped peanuts or chocolate chips to the cookie dough adds a crunchy texture and extra flavor.
• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.