No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal and chocolate, need I say more. Fast, simple recipe that kids love. I like to use a cookie scoop to put them on a pan. You can add peanut butter for an extra yummy flavor. Or add nuts, I never had just a preference.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 32
• Yields: 32 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups white sugar
• 6  tablespoons  cocoa
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3  cups quick-cooking oatmeal
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Mix the first 5 ingredients and place on low heat.
2. When it reaches a boiling point, boil for 1 minute only, stir continually.
3. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
4. Stir in the oatmeal and the nuts and drop onto waxed or parchment paper.
5. Cool in refrigerator for quick hardening.