Grandma Deana's Special Oatmeal Candy

It was imperative that my mom make this every year for Christmas when I was small. It remains one of my favorite Christmas treats still today. Always brings back special memories.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  cocoa
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  pinch salt
• 1⁄2 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 3  cups oats (instant or quick-cooking)

Directions

1. Mix sugar, cocoa, milk and butter in a large dutch oven.
2. Put on medium heat and bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and cool 1 minute.
4. Add vanilla, salt, peanut butter and oats.
5. Stir well.
6. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
7. Let cool in fridge.