Chunky Drop Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups halved pretzel sticks
1 cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
1 cup raisins

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the pretzels, peanuts, chocolate chunks and raisins.

Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Makes about 6-1/2 dozen.