How To Make No-Bake Cookies ~ Cheap, Fast, and Easy!

First off, I'd like to apologize for the title of this hub. I'd like to apologize to the cookies! They seemed to be a bit ticked because I called them cheap. I guess the "fast and easy" was okay!

Yes, in my world cookies talk!

Moving on...these cookies are a favorite in my family. My mother used to make these without the peanut butter, and most of the time, the cookies wouldn't set. We'd put them in the freezer for a bit and just scrape the cookies off the waxed paper with spoons! Adding the peanut butter definitely helps them harden up more like cookies.

Make a batch of no-bake cookies tonight, but try not to eat them all in one sitting. They're not as pretty coming back up! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 8 tablespoons(1 stick) butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 3 cups quick oats
• 1/2 cup peanut butter(soy butter or almond butter will also work)

Directions:

1. Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat.
2. Add milk and vanilla extract.
3. Add sugar and cocoa. Mix well.
4. Bring to a boil stirring frequently.
5. Once boiling, cook for 3 minutes stirring frequently.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Add oats and peanut butter.
8. Mix well.
9. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto wax or parchment paper.
10. Let cool and enjoy!