Monster Cookies

Monster Cookies should please almost everyone. They have a nutty flavor, mixed with the delicious chocolate. The texture of a Monster Cookie is incredibly soft and tender. I don't normally like oatmeal in cookies, but they add a great element to these cookies. Most kids will love you for making Monster Cookies.
Makes about 36 cookies.
Ingredients:
3 Large eggs
1 1/4 Cups packed light brown sugar
1 Cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 12-ounce (about 1 1/2 cups in dry measuring cups) jar creamy peanut butter.
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1/2 Cup multi-colored chocolate candies, such as M&Ms
1/2 Cup semisweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips
1/2 Cup raisins, optional
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 1/2 Cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)

1. Move an oven rack in the middle position. Line baking sheets with nonstick parchment paper, or nonstick baking mats. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a very large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugars on medium speed,  until combined. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter, beat until well combined. Stir in the chocolate candies, chocolate chips, raisins (if using), baking soda, and oatmeal. Stir well.
3. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Do not over bake. Let stand on for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool. 

Recipe from Donna Haney adapted by Paula Deen