St. Olaf Cookies

Summary
Prep time	20 min
Cook time	12-14 min @ 350°
Source	St. Olaf College
Yield / serves
Rating	Very good

Ingredients

• 1/2 c sugar
• 1 t baking soda
• 1/2 t salt
• 2 1/4 c rolled oats
• 3/4 c M&Ms or chocolate chips
• 1/2 c packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 c smooth or chunky peanut butter (not natural)
• 2 T unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 2 eggs lightly beaten

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°.

Mix together the peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and eggs in a bowl. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt, mix well. Mix in the oatmeal. Mix in the chocolate chips/candies.

Form the dough into 2-inch balls and set on cookie sheets 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the tops of the cookies begin to brown. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.