A Throwback Cookie

Oh how I love cookies - especially cookies from my childhood.

I've been craving a certain little childhood cookie for weeks now - after I came across this old recipe. It's a recipe from an elementary school cookbook put together by the students.

Funny thing... I can save a recipe page from a thousand years ago but can't keep up with my social security card, checkbook, drivers license, birth certificate, or even cash.

Anyway. I finally got off my ever-enlarging lazy rump to anti-bake a batch.

No Bake Cookies

aka ~ No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

aka ~ No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

1 stick butter - I use the real stuff, salted
2 cups sugar

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup of milk

1/2 cup of peanut butter - I use extra chunky but you are more than welcome to use creamy

3 cups of quick oats

2 tsp vanilla

In a small pot over medium high heat combine the butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa.

Bring to a high simmer while stirring continuously.

Simmer for 1 minute then remove from heat.

Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until well incorporated.

Now stir in oats until evenly coated.

Quickly drop by the spoonful on to a wax paper lined baking sheet.

Let cool.

Enjoy!