Shaped 
Christmas Cookies

• 1/2 cup butte or margarine, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup plus w tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups peanut butter
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon light corn syrup
• 4 1/2 cups regular oats uncooked
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup candy-coated peanut butter pieces
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, peanut butter, vanilla, and syrup; beat well. Add oats, soda, and salt; stirring well. Stir in peanut butter pieces and walnuts. (Batter will be stiff.)

Spoon dough, 1/4 cup at a time, 4 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets; press each into a 3 inch circle. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes. Centers of cookies will be slightly soft. Cool slightly on cookie sheets: remove to wire racks.

Yield: 2 1/2 dozen.

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