No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

By cborrelli

A great childhood memory...

Ingredients

• 4 ounces butter or margarine (8 tablespoons)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 to 4 tablespoons peanut butter, optional
• 3 cups quick oatmeal or rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 30
Preparation time 2mins
Cooking time 4mins
Adapted from southernfood.about.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place chocolate chips, peanut butter (if used), oats, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Combine the margarine, milk, and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 full minute. Combine the hot mixture with the oatmeal and chocolate chip mixture; stir well. working quickly, drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper or parchment paper.