This recipe came from BHG.com, but I've modified it (May). It is my favorite cookie recipe, hands down. The dough is marvelous--I like it better than the cookies.
Ingredients:
3/4 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. peanut butter (I use chunky)
1-1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1-1/4 c. granulated sugar
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 eggs
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1-1/3 c. regular rolled oats, measured and then ground into flour (use a food processor or blender for this)
1-1/3 c. regular rolled oats, whole
1/2 c. milk chocolate chips
1/2 c. butterscotch chips
1/2 c. mini M & Ms
Directions:
1. Beat butter and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugars, baking powder and baking soda; beat until combined. Scrape sides of bowl, then beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in flours. Stir in oats on low speed. Stir in chips and M & Ms by hand or on low speed.
2. Drop dough using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly w/ back of spoon. Bake @ 375 for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookie centers have begun to set. Allow cookies to rest on cookie sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
This makes a big batch of dough, but it freezes well if you want to save some for later.
