1 1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 tsp. baking soda
4 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
3/4 c. M & M's
3/4 c. chocolate chips

In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat together first 4 ingredients until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat 2 minutes. Blend in soda. Stir in oats, then the rest of ingredients. Dough will be very stiff and crumbly. Drop dough by 1/4 or 1/3 cup measure 4 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Flatten to 3 1/2 inch patties. Bake 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes until golden brown. Cool on racks. Makes 22 cookies