Extra Rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal No Bake Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 4 tablespoons cocoa
• 1/2 cup butter, cut in chunks
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 3 cups oatmeal

Directions

1. 1

   Measure and prepare all ingredients and have them and a timer within arm's reach. Its important to work quickly and pay attention.

2. 2

   Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa, and milk in a heavy saucepan then bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium heat.

3. 3

   Boil for 1 minute exactly, continuing to stir and reducing heat if necessary to prevent the chocolate from burning.

4. 4

   Remove from heat then add vanilla. It will boil up violently -- just stir it in until it subsides.

5. 5

   Add the peanut butter and stir. Once peanut butter melts completely stir int the oatmeal.

6. 6

   Let rest 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Drop mixture by the teaspoonfuls onto a sheet of waxed paper. Let sit an hour or more until fully cooled and hardened.