Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (* natural peanut butter works, as well)
  • 4 cups rolled oats (* use gluten free if needed, can use quick oats)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Add the sugar, milk, butter and dark cocoa powder to a saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture is very hot.For gooey cookies do not let the it boil. For dryer cookies that will harden or set, bring the mixture to a boil for one minute.
  • Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract and stir until the peanut butter is blended into the chocolate mixture.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 3 cups of the oats. Gradually add the fourth cup of oats until the mixture is a nice thick consistency. You may not need the entire fourth cup.
  • Drop by tablespoons onto wax or parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
  • Let set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.