No-Bake Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Cookies

No Bake Cookies

An old-school favorite. Haven't made these in YEARS! Love, love, love these! A chilly day outside and the kids are home from school - seemed to be the best time to do this.  There are also Low-cal options - but I went all FAT on these aside from the whole grain quick oats. YUMMY.

Yield: 2 to 3 dozen cookies
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

½ cup (1 stick) butter
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup milk
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
½ cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats

Directions:

1. Add the first four ingredients (through the cocoa powder) to a 4-quart saucepan.
2. Bring to a rolling boil and let boil for 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth, then stir in the oats.
5. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto wax paper-lined baking sheets.
6. Let cool until set.