Trail Mix Peanut Butter Cookies (gluten-free)

creamy peanut butter (I prefer creamy honey roasted; plain may be used; do not use natural or homemade peanut butter)

light brown sugar, packed

large egg

vanilla extract

baking soda

salt, optional and to taste

old-fashioned whole rolled oats (not quick cook or instant, use certified GF as necessary)

use 1 heaping cup of your favorite pre-made trail mix

OR use

semi-sweet chocolate chips (or butterscotch, white, cinnamon chips)

raisins (I used TJ’s raisin medley blend; try dried apricots, dates, cranberries, craisins)

Peanut Butter-Filled M&Ms (or another M&M variety; Reese’s Pieces, mini PB Cups, mini Rolos, or any diced candy bar)

Optionally, swap out some of the add-ins for white chocolate or butterscotch chips; peanuts, almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts; sunflower seeds, pepitas; another type of dried fruit, mix-and-match as desired