Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

I made these with Keston last Friday and after posting about our little activity on facebook I got a few messages from friends who wanted my recipe. I think everyone has probably had these at one time or another but obviously not everyone has the luxury of having the recipe among their collection. So I thought I'd share mine here!! 

I love these cookies.

I can remember when I was about 10 or so and my sister would make them allllll the time. My brother and I were her summer "babysitting" job while my parents were at work. We weren't allowed to use the oven while my parents were gone, so that's probably why she made these so often.  These are definitely Andy's all time favorite cookie. They don't last long around here...very few actually make it into a container to keep for later.

And let's be REAL here..."later" is more like after the kids go to bed.

Chocolate No-Bake Cookies
2 Cups White Sugar
4 Tbsp Cocoa
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 stick Margarine (not that it matters but I always use Blue Bonnet) 
1/2 Cup Milk
2 3/4 Cup Minute Oats
1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
1 tsp Vanilla

Mix Sugar, Cocoa and Salt in a saucepan (I use a 2 1/2 quart). Add Margarine and milk: bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and 30 seconds, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat. Add Vanilla and Peanut Butter and mix in until creamy. Add Oats and stir until they're coated and mixed in. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let cool...or chill till firm. (Makes approx 24 Med size cookies)

 

I prefer to let mine cool on the counter with a little cookie monster to keep an eye on them so no one touches them...

except for him, of course!!




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