Nov 03, 2008 22:07
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES
4 oz butter or margarine (1 stick)
½ cup milk
2 cups sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 to 4 tablespoons peanut butter (optional)
3 cups Old-fashioned oats (not quick oats)
1 teaspoon vanilla
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 rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute. Combine the hot mixture with the oatmeal & chocolate chip mixture; stir well.
Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Makes about 4 dozen. (For more uniform cookies, can drop by rounded measuring tablespoon or melon ball scoop)
Chill in fridge until set.