Peanut Butter Chews from San Diego School District

1. 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons margarine, butter or shortening
2. 2 cups granulated sugar
3. 1 cup brown sugar
4. 1 cup peanut butter
5. 4 eggs
6. 2 teaspoons vanilla
7. 21/2 cups all-purpose flour
8. 2 teaspoons baking powder
9. 1 teaspoon salt
10. 1 cup rolled oats

1. Glaze
2. 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
3. 1 1/2 teaspoons peanut butter
4. 4 1/2 teaspoons very hot water

Combine butter, sugars, peanut butter, eggs and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Mix, creaming well. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add rolled oats and mix well. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Mix until well blended. Spread the batter into a greased 12-by-18-inch cookie pan with sides. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overbake. For the glaze: Combine powdered sugar and peanut butter. Gradually add hot water. Spread glaze on warm Peanut Butter Chews. Cut while warm. Cookies will have a chewy consistency.