Dessert
No-Bake Chocolate Cookies

Older children can make this treat on their own!  No baking required—just stirring in a pot on the stove.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups white sugar
• ¼  cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½  cup milk
• ½  cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ salt
• ½  cup chunky peanut butter
• 3 cups uncooked oatmeal

Directions:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, cocoa, milk and butter.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally for one minute.
3.  Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, salt and peanut butter until well-blended.
4. Stir in oats.
5. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper, or lightly greased foil or baking sheets.
6.  Allow cookies to cool for at least 1 one hour before bagging or boxing for gift giving.

Recipe compiled by iMOM staff.

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