1 c. (2 sticks) butter
1 c. peanut butter, or less, if desired
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. oats, uncooked
1 12-oz. pkg. chocolate chips
Coconut, raisins, or peanuts, if desired

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Add in eggs and vanilla, and beat mixture until light and fluffy. Sift flour and baking powder, add to creamed mixture and blend well. Stir in oats and chocolate chips. (Add coconut, raisins, or peanuts at this time, if desired.)