Peanut Butter Oatmeal Rounds

* Exported from MasterCook *

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Rounds

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 Cup margarine
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped peanuts or semisweet chocolate chi

In a large mixing bowl beat margarine or butter and peanut butter
with an electric mixer on medium speed about 30 seconds or till
combined.

Add about half of the flour to the margarine mixture. Then add
the sugar, brown sugar, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, and baking
soda. Beat till thoroughly combined, scraping the sides of the
bowl occasionally. Then beat or stir in the remaining flour. Stir
in rolled oats and chopped peanuts or chocolate pieces.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased
cookie sheets. Bake in a 375 degree oven about 10 minutes or till
edges are lightly browned. Remove cookies and cool on wire racks.
Makes about 60.

Nutrition information per cookie: 87 calories, 2 g. protein, 10 g
carbohydrates, 5 g fat(1 g saturated), 7 mg cholesterol, 51 mg
sodium, 53 mg potassium.

I used chocolate chips, but I also think it would taste good with
half peanuts and half chocolate chips. Hope you like them!






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