1 c. peanut butter
3/4 c. butter
1-1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. flour
1 c. quick oats, uncooked
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. M & M's plain or peanut chocolate candies

Beat together peanut butter, butter and sugar until light and fluffy; blend in eggs and vanilla. Add combined flour, oats, soda and salt; mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup candies. Press dough into bottom of greased 15 1/2 x 10 inch jelly roll pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup candies over dough; press lightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool thoroughly at room temperature; cut into bars.