Monster Cookies

Confession, I ate a lot of these cookies.  That's what happens when something delicious and on the bad list enters my house after a few weeks of dieting... if I am a good girl through Thursday I will stay within points, which shouldn't be too hard.

I'm pretty sure these are the best cookies I have ever eaten.  I don't think that's just my unsatiated sweet tooth talking either.  It's every cookie you've ever loves mixed into one.  There were no raisins in the ones I had, which made them even better.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/monster-cookies-recipe/index.html

Paula Dean, you are a genius!  If you're too lazy to follow the link, here's the recipe :)

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.