Marathon Cookies

Yes, that's right... cookies and marathon in the same line. You know it has to be good! These cookies were developed for Brian because he struggled so much with getting in food/calories before long runs. They are quite simple to make and really yummy. The peanut butter offers some good fats and a bit of protein and the oats provide slow digesting carbs to help prevent a sugar crash. These are great before during or after a run as they are easily digestible and really, who can't gulp down a cookie no matter what time of day it is!

Ingredients:

1 stick butter , softened
1/2 C peanut butter (I like Skippy Natural)
3/4 C brown sugar
1/2 C sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 C quick oats
1 C + 2 Tbsp flour
chocolate chips, M&M's, Reese's Pieces or any combination of these (I use a king size bag if I use the candies....)

Preheat oven to 350* Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl and mix until creamy with a mixer. Add salt, baking soda and oats and mix again. Add flour. Mix again and slowly add in the chocolate pieces. Scoop dough out onto a greased cookie sheet and bake 12-15 min. Allow to cool on sheet and then remove. These freeze well or keep in a tupperware container for up to about 10 days.