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Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

The Editors
Yield
Makes 12-24, depending on size
Category
Cookies and Bars
Course
Desserts
Preparation Method
Boil
Sources
User Submitted
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My dad came up with this recipe and it is quick and easy and they are delicious.

Ingredients
2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 stick margarine
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup peanut butter
2-1/2 cups quick oats
2 feet of foil, lay flat
Instructions

Sift together sugar and cocoa in a 2 quart pot. Add milk and stir, add stick of margarine. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it comes to a rolling boil. Cook for 3-1/2 minutes, remove from heat, add peanut butter and oatmeal, stir quickly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto foil. Let cool and enjoy.

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Comments

Keith H (not verified)

7 years 5 months ago

Don't cook them when it's raining. They won't turn out the same!

Kathy (not verified)

7 years 5 months ago

I think choc oatmeal no bakes.. . PREP METHOD s/b BOIL instead of BROIL

patricia edwards (not verified)

7 years 5 months ago

they served these in school lunch rooms in the 60's