No-Bake Cookies

• 1/2 c. peanut butter
• 2 2/3 c. uncooked quick oats
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1/4 c. cocoa
• 1/2 c. low-fat milk
• pinch of salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• wax paper

1. 1. Measure out the peanut butter and oats and set aside.
2. 2. Cut the butter into 4 pieces and place in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the sugar, cocoa, milk and salt. Raise the heat to medium-high. Stir until well-combined, then continue to stir frequently until the mixture comes to a boil, about 4 minutes.
3. 3. Reduce the heat to medium and boil the mixture for exactly 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until completely incoroporated. Stir in the oats until completely mixed.
4. 4. Place 2 sheets of wax paper about 18 inches long on the counter. (I place mine on top of old newspaper.) Use a cookie-dough scoop or a heaping tablespoon to drop the coolie mixture onto the wax paper.
5. 5. Let the cookies stand at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.

peanut butter, oats, butter, sugar, cocoa, lowfat milk, salt, vanilla extract, wax paper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/no-bake-cookies-1273577 (may not work)