So I went a little crazy this morning before work and baked some cookies. Some AMAZING cookies. I took a basic Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe and added my own little take:

1 stick butter

2/3 cup light brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cup rolled oats

1 cup raisins

2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter

I’m rather unconventional so I throw all the ingredients besides the peanut butter into a bowl and mix it by hand. That’s right - no creaming butter first. And when I say by hand,  I mean I actually use my hands (kids usually like that part).

After the dough is throughly mixed, add the peanut butter.

Heat oven to 350 degrees and cook for about 11 minutes, I make 9 medium sized cookies per pan. Let rest on pan for 2 minutes. Enjoy warm!