Microwave No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

This is a combination of 2 different recipes here on Zaar. Being able to microwave the first 4 ingredients makes this SUCH a simple recipe!

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  cocoa
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2 1⁄2 cups old fashioned oats, uncooked
• 3⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a 2 quart (or larger) microwavable bowl.
2. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
3. Whisk until butter is melted and incorporated.
4. Microwave on high for 2 more minutes.
5. Whisk well, then stir in remaining ingredients.
6. Let set for 10-15 minutes.
7. Drop onto waxed paper. (I use the medium Pampered Chef scoop.).