Instant Oatmeal Candy

This tasty no-bake candy is a big hit with our employees for the holiday season (which is when we save it for). They always want the recipe. Just make sure you tell them that peanuts are included in this recipe.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 36 mounds

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 3  tablespoons  cocoa
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine (we use butter, better for you)
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2 1⁄2 cups oatmeal
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter (your choice)

Directions

1. Mix and bring to a boil for two minutes: sugar, cocoa, butter/margarine& milk.
2. Remove from fire and stir in immediately: oatmeal, vanilla, peanut butter.
3. Place or drop by teaspoon on waxed paper, then chill in fridge.
4. It is best if you use a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper and then put in refridge.
5. No need to cover unless you have scents in yours.
6. Once firm remove and place in containers separated by waxed paper.
7. Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking & Completion time: 25 minutes.