No Bake Cookies

No Bake Cookies is THE simplest cookie recipe in the Universe.  I am positive that most people know how to make these wonderful chocolaty morsels.  However, there are a few different recipes floating around.  I think that THIS one is perfect!  I am never disappointed because they always set well and the cookies always come out perfectly balanced with chocolate and a hint of the peanut butter (in some recipes they taste too peanut buttery IMO!)  And this one is from an expert....Ms. Betty Crocker herself ;-)

Ingredients:

- 2 Cups Sugar
- 1 Tsp. Vanilla
- 1/4 Cup Cocoa
- 1 pinch of Salt
- 1/2 Cup of Milk
- 1 stick of Butter
- 1/2 Cup smooth Peanut Butter
- 3 Cups Quick Oatmeal

Directions:

1.  In a large saucepan, add in the Sugar, Cocoa, Butter, Salt, and Milk.  Turn your burner on Medium and heat the mixture slowly until it starts to come to a boil.  Stir as you go!!  Use this time to get your other ingredients measured out and ready!

2.  Take the pan off the stove and allow the mixture to sit for 1 minute. Add in the peanut butter, vanilla, and oats.  Stir in well with a wooden spoon.

3.  Drop the cookies by tablespoon on to wax or parchment paper.  Allow them to cool until they are COMPLETELY set!  *this is difficult, I know!  console yourself by licking the spoon after you're done dropping the cookies! ;-)

Here's the final product....

I am actually surprised I had enough time to take this picture before the cookies were swiped off the plate!  So good, especially with a cold glass of milk!  Enjoy this classic and soon!