1/2 c. butter
1 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 c. peanut butter
3 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. jam or jelly
4 1/2 c. oatmeal

Add walnuts, chocolate chips, raisins, coconut or anything you'd like in any amount you want. Mix all ingredients together. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.