No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• salt (pinch)
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper and set it aside.

2. 2

   Add the sugar, butter, milk, cocoa powder, and salt to a medium saucepan.

3. 3

   Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a full rolling boil.

4. 4

   Once boiling, continue to cook for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the saucepan from the heat.

6. 6

   Stir in the quick oats, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until everything is fully combined.

7. 7

   Quickly drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared paper using a teaspoon or cookie scoop.

8. 8

   Let the cookies cool at room temperature until firm, or refrigerate for about 20 minutes to help them set faster.