Yield: 3 Dozen
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 1 cup | Brown sugar; firmly packed |
| 1 cup | Butter; softened |
| 2 \N | Eggs |
| 1 tablespoon | Vanilla |
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1½ cup | Quick-cooking oats |
| 1 teaspoon | Baking soda |
| ½ teaspoon | Salt |
| 2 cups | Candy-coated milk chocolate pieces such as M&M's |
| 1 cup | 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 ¼-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