Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup chopped salted peanutsFROSTING:1/2 cup peanut butter3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 to 1/2 cup 2% milk
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and peanuts.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For frosting, in a bowl, beat peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar and 1/3 cup milk; add additional milk if necessary. Frost cookies.
