No-Bake Cookies

Was asked to post this recipe a month or so ago and am finally getting around to it. This is one of those ridiculously easy recipes that is so yummy. It's a great, "I feel like some sweet really quick" recipe. Basic ingredients and comes together quickly. The hardest part is letting them sit long enough to set up! :-P
FYI, this recipe is another one that is courtesy of my "Beany Malone Cookbook" :-)


Ingredients:


1/2 cup milk
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 Tbsp dry cocoa
3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 tsp vanilla
The recipe also calls for an optional 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
I've never put them in but you can try it if you want.




Directions:


   Measure the milk, sugar, butter, peanut butter, and cocoa in a large saucepan and stir well together. Bring to a boil, and boil only 1 minute. Stir in the oatmeal, nuts, and vanilla and mix well. Drop by spoonfuls on wax paper and let cool. Makes 40-50 cookies.