2 c. oatmeal
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. peanut butter
3/4 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chocolate chips (optional)

Cream together peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl. Add to creamed mixture. Beat until all ingredients are blended. Add chocolate chips. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown.