You say cookies have nothing to do with camping?  We disagree!  Think camping snacks. These cookies have been coming camping with us for as long as we can remember.  I originally found the recipe from allrecipes.com and with a few small modifications it was an instant hit.  I always make a few dozen before camping and store them in a disposable container.

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies - lightly adapted from allrecipes

Makes 48 cookies

1/2 cup butter flavored shortening

1/2 cup butter (room temperature)

1 cup packed light brown sugar

3/4 cup white sugar

1 cup peanut butter (we prefer crunchy or extra crunchy)

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup quick-cooking oats

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Combine shortening, butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time until well blended. In separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt - then combine both bowls together. Fold in the oats. Use a small ice cream scoop to drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.

3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until just light brown. Be sure not to overcook.