No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

There were 2 things I loved my mom to make when I was growing up: Peanut Butter Cookies and these. They were ALWAYS so good and I loved opening the cabinet door to find a plate of them.

They are perfect for this time of year , because as the weather heats up who wants to use the oven? Not me! Our house is pretty old and as long as you respect her laws she'll stay cold in the summer. Want to tick her off? Use the oven on a hot day. You'll think you died and went to.....well, not Heaven. So we make no-bakes and everyone is perfectly happy.

My 7 year old makes these, with me watching, they are that easy. They're also really good, have I mentioned that? :)

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies


1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter (optional)
1/2 cup coconut (optional)
3-3 1/2 cups oats (If you don't use coconut, add another 1/2 cup of oats)

In a medium pan, put the butter, sugar, cocoa and milk. Cook over medium heat until it comes to a rolling boil. Let boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Take off the heat, add peanut butter and coconut if using. Stir until the peanut butter is melted and add in the oats. Stir until thoroughly combined and them drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper or tin foil. Let cool completely.. Makes about 2-3 dozen, depending on the size scoop or spoon you use.