Looking for a simple, fast cookie recipe that doesn’t require baking?  Look no further!  Perfect for a quick afternoon snack or a special treat for the kids!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup milk

4 tbsp cocoa

1/2 cup peanut butter

3 1/2 cups quick oats

2 tsp vanilla

Add the first three ingredients to a sauce pan and bring to a boil.  Make sure to stir continuously while bringing to a boil!

Once the ingredients begin to boil, allow to boil 1 minute before adding the other ingredients.  Add the 4 remaining ingredients to the boiling mixture, and stir to mix.

Remove from heat.  Place dollops of the chocolate oat mixture on a piece of wax paper.

Allow to sit on the counter and cool before eating (or place in the refrigerator for 10  minutes to expedite the process!)  Serve with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee!

Double the recipe to have a bunch of leftovers!  These leftovers can be stored in freezer safe re-sealable plastic bags for a yummy snack another day!

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Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies

Author: Heather

Recipe type: Dessert

Serves: 12

Prep time:  5 mins

Cook time:  5 mins

Total time:  10 mins

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• ½ cup milk
• 4 tbsp cocoa
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 3½ cups quick oats
• 2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Add the first three ingredients to a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Make sure to stir continuously while bringing to a boil!
2. Once the ingredients begin to boil, allow to boil 1 minute before adding the other ingredients. Add the 4 remaining ingredients to the boiling mixture, and stir to mix.
3. Remove from heat. Place dollops of the chocolate oat mixture on a piece of wax paper.
4. Allow to sit on the counter and cool before eating (or place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to expedite the process!) Serve with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee!
5. Double the recipe to have a bunch of leftovers! These leftovers can be stored in freezer safe re-sealable plastic bags for a yummy snack another day!

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