Ingredients

1 package (1 pound) light brown sugar

2 cups granulated sugar

6 eggs

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

24 oz. creamy peanut butter, 2 2/3 cups

1 cup butter, softened

8 oz. M&M’s, about 1 cup

8 oz. chocolate chips, 1 1/3 cup

1/2 cup raisins, optional

4 tsp. baking powder

9 cups quick oats, about 30 ounces

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In very large bowl on medium-high speed, beat together the brown and white sugars and eggs. Add salt, vanilla, peanut butter and butter, beat well. Stir in the M&M’s, chocolate chips, raisins (if using), baking soda and quick oats. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2" apart onto baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let stand 3 minutes. Transfer to racks, cool.