Fibber Mcgee's Cookies

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 cup butter or margarine; softened
 * 1⅓ cups sugar
 * 1⅓ cups brown sugar; firmly packed
 * 2 large eggs
 * 1 tsp vanilla extract
 * 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
 * 1 tsp baking soda
 * 3½ cups quick-cooking oats; uncooked
 * 1½ cups salted peanuts; coarsely chopped
 * 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

 * 1) Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy;gradually add sugars, beating at medium speed until blended.
 * 2) Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until yellow disappears; stir in vanilla.
 * 3) Set aside.
 * 4) Combine flour and soda; stir into butter mixture, mixing well.
 * 5) Stir in oats and remaining ingredients, mixing well (mixture will be crumbly).
 * 6) Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
 * 7) Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes.
 * 8) Let stand 1 minute; remove to wire racks to cool.
 * 9) Enjoy.