Peanut Butter No-Bakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 3 cups oats
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
2. Add the sugar, milk, and cocoa powder and stir until well combined.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
4. Once it has reached a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter, oats, and vanilla extract until well combined.
6. Drop the mixture by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Allow to cool and set before serving.

Interesting Facts

• No-bakes were invented in the 1930s by a woman named Ruth Wakefield.
• The no-bake is thought to be the first cookie that was made without baking in an oven.
• No-bakes are popular in the United States and Canada.