1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 c. peanut butter
1/4 tsp. vanilla
3/4 tsp. light corn syrup
4 1/2 c. reg. oatmeal, uncooked
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. M & M's or similar candy
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, peanut butter, vanilla and corn syrup; beat well. Add oats, soda and salt, stirring well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 4 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Centers will be slightly soft. Cool slightly on sheet, then move to racks. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.