Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yummy…an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe with peanut butter.

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup peanut butter
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups granulated sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-2/3 cups rolled oats
1 12-ounce package chocolate chips

1. Beat butter and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
   
2. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda; beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
   
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in flour.
   
4. Stir in rolled oats with a wooden spoon. Stir in chocolate chips.
   
5. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Slightly flatten dough with your hand, if desired. Bake in a 375 degree F oven about 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
   
6. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool. Store these chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container or plastic bag at room temperature up to 3 days. Makes 60 to 72 oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.