Oatmeal Chocolate Candy Cookies

1 c Granulated sugar

1 c Brown sugar; firmly packed

1 c Butter; softened

2 Eggs

1 tb Vanilla

2 c All-purpose flour

1 1/2 c Quick-cooking oats

1 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Salt

2 c Candy-coated milk chocolate

-pieces such as M&M's 1 c Salted peanuts;coarse choppd

1. Combine granulated and brown sugars, butter, eggs and vanilla in a

large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed, scraping the sides of the bowl often, until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. 2. Add flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Beat at low speed, scraping

sides of bowl often, until well-mixed, about 2 to 3 minutes. By hand, stir in candy and peanuts. Drop dough by scant 1/4-cupfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. 3. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until light golden brown,

about 14 to 18 minutes. Served at the Chicago 1996 Democratic National Convention. Source: Chicago Sun Times, August 21, 1996