INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter or margarine, softened
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1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 cup quick-cooking oats
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1 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts
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FROSTING:
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1/2 cup peanut butter
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/3 cup milk
DIRECTIONS
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In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in oats and peanuts.
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Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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In a mixing bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.