Monster Cookies

I've never made these because I've always mooched them off of my friend, Kelly. She loves to bake and I'm quite happy to eat whatever she's making.
I'm planning on bringing these as my Christmas cookies on December 2o so you'll get a chance to try them.

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 12-ounce jar creamy peanut butter
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1/2 cup multi-colored chocolate candies
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup raisins, optional
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.

In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate candies, chocolate chips, raisins, if using, baking soda, and oatmeal. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Let stand for about 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool. When cool, store in large resealable plastic bags.

These freeze really well, and if you're going to have them around for more than a couple of days (I know who can let cookies sit around?) then I suggest freezing them. During late night Emme feedings, I've actually eaten these right out of the freezer, but they also can obviously be heated up.

Yields 3 dozen cookies