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Okay, so it’s well below zero in Minnesota and I have been feeling a bit cooped up. It’s so cold that when you go outside and breath in the air you cough because it chokes you. Justin Taylor mentioned on his blog the facinating sensation of your nose hairs freezing when you go outside in this wheather, it’s true. So when it’s cold I jump into cooking mode. It’s way more exciting than tackeling my laundry pile. So yesterday the kids and I made the best cookies I have ever had, except for my great grandma Musseman’s snickerdoodle’s. They are Monster Cookies and loaded with sugar goodness. I am sure I have gained a few pounds just from making them yesterday but it’s well worth it.

Monster Cookies

3 eggs

1 1/4 c. light brown sugar

1 c. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 stick of butter

1 (12 ounce) jar peanut butter

1/2 c. M&M’s

1/2 c. chocolate chips

1/4 c. raisins

2 tsp. baking soda

4 1/2 c. oatmeal (quick cooking)

Bake at 350 for about 8-10 minutes