Uncooked Oatmeal Cookies

This is a different kind of cookie recipe from my child hood. It does not actually require any baking. You just cook the ingredients on the stove and scoop onto wax paper. It is great for those weeknight sweet cravings when you don't have a lot of time, but need to satisfy your sweet tooth.

I used a double boiler, but you can cook on the stove you just need to work quickly.

Put together in pan and then over heat till all ingredients are melted and incorporated. Bring to a boil and then boil for only 1 minute.

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

1/2 cup milk

2 tablespoons Peanut butter (I recommend using a normal brand and not organic. My girlfriend once used the organic kind and the peanut butter is too oily and the cookies will not set up correctly.)

2 tablespoons baking cocoa

*Before you begin cooking rub a stick of butter around the top of the pan so it won't boil over.*

Remove from heat and then work quickly!!!

Already have wax paper laid out on your cookie sheets

Add to the mixture 1 teaspoon vanilla and 3 cups oatmeal.

Stir fast and then drop by spoonfuls on to the wax paper.

Let cool and set up and then enjoy!!!

I always think of my friend Karie when I make these cookies. Aahhh memories of cookie exchanges in San Francisco.

Enjoy!