Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter ((1 stick))
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 1/2 cups old fashioned/rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped pecans ((walnuts or almonds will work, too))
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flake coconut

Instruction

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, cook for 2 minutes*. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, oatmeal, vanilla, pecans, and coconut. Stir until combined.
  • Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto wax paper and allow to set and harden. Store in an airtight container.