Easy peanut butter and oat cookies

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Just last night I had some father-daughter time and so decided to get down and bake for my wife who is expecting our second child in the coming days. I must say my daughter has it in her to be in the kitchen; he is a brilliant assistant. She does all the food tasting ;)

Here is a recipe of a cookie I tried (and hopefully you'll like) with some items I found in my cupboard which had not git used up over the Xmas holidays

Oat 'so Cookie
Yields 6

2 eggs
150g Rock Sugar
250 g Oats
75g chopped cooking Fairtrade chocolate
150g Organic Peanut Butter
1/2 teaspoon raising agent (bicarbonate of soda could work also)

In a small bowl cream the sugar and peanut butter until light and fluffy
Beat eggs and add to the mixture by pouring in slowly
Add the oats and mix.
Place on a greased baking dish set apart and slightly press down
Bake in a hot oven (app 180-200C) for 6-8 minutes.
Leave to cool and then serve

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