1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 cups Quaker Oats
1/2 cup powdered peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until creamy smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Add oats, mix well. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda; mix well. Add maple syrup, mix well.

Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto the cookie sheet. Score with a fork. Bake for about 18 minutes. Cool completely. Store tightly covered to preserve freshness.

Makes approximately 24 cookies.

Submitted by: Jeff Besser