No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ½ cup milk (any fat percentage)
• 3 cups oatmeal
• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ cup butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup smooth or chunky peanut butter

Ingredients for 14 servings (1.1 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Combine the sugar and cocoa in a saucepan, and stir well.

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2. 2

   Add milk and stir well. Add butter and place over medium-high heat.

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3. 3

   Bring mixture to a boil. When it reaches a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, boil while stirring for exactly 1 minute.

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4. 4

   Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until peanut butter is melted and mixture is smooth.

5. 5

   Add oatmeal and stir to combine. Immediately spoon the mixture onto a cookie sheet, leaving enough space between them for spreading out.

6. 6

   Let stand on counter for at least 20 minutes to stiffen or refrigerate to speed up the process.