No-bake cookies

Why have I never made these before???

This has been one of my favorite treats for a long time. Our 2nd mom in Winston-Salem, Mrs. Branch, used to make them and hide them... with 5 kids in their house (and 2 "adopted" girls from down the road), they never stayed hidden for long. Leslie would also make them for special occasions. Yum.

Well today I finally made them. They are so DANGEROUS because they are made with all pantry staples and they are very quick and easy. Uh oh!

No Bake Cookies

• 2 cups sugar
• 4 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 3 cups oatmeal
• Waxed paper

In a heavy saucepan bring to a boil, the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk. Let boil for 1 minute then add peanut butter, vanilla and oatmeal. On a sheet of waxed paper, drop mixture by the teaspoonfuls, until cooled and hardened.