no bake cookies

Have you ever tried these? They are super easy, require no sweating AND they are packed with heart-healthy oatmeal. I just googled a recipe for "easy no bake cookie recipe" (or something) and browsed a bit until I found one. I found this at about.com. There are probably more sophisticated websites but...this one worked (and tasted great!)

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces butter or margarine (one stick)
  
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups sugar (I used that, but I think next time I'd just use one. That's a lot of sugar)
  
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 to 4 tablespoons peanut butter, optional (I used it and I liked it. Adds a little something)
  
• 3 cups oats, quick or old-fashioned
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

Place chocolate chips, peanut butter (if used), oats, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Combine the margarine, milk, and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute. Combine the hot mixture with the oatmeal and chocolate chip mixture; stir well. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.

Makes 2 dozen. I put one pan in the freezer for quick setting and it worked great!

Enjoy! (and while your at it, try these healthy cookie recipes or these)

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