Melanie's No-Bake Cookies

My favorite cookie by far. This is the recipe my mom used when I was growing up. I bet it was my grandma's too. I use a little less oats than what it calls for; the cookie looks chocolaty and shinier, just the way I like 'em.

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 12-24 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups granulated sugar
• 1⁄3 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup  nonfat dry milk powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄4 cup  cocoa
• 3  cups  instant oats

Directions

1. Mix first four ingredients together in a saucepan on medium heat. Stirring constantly so mixture does not burn. Let it come to a boil and remove from heat.
2. Add vanilla, peanut butter, cocoa and oats. MIx together thoroughly. Drop by teaspoon full onto wax paper or clean, dry countertop.