Great cookie to make for St. Patrick's Day. Quick and easy to make.
NO BAKE COOKIES
(3 dozen)
Ingredients:
*2 cups white sugar
*3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
*1/2 cup butter
*1/2 cup milk
*1/8 teaspoon salt
*3 cups old fashion cooking oats
*1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
*1/2 cup cocoanut (optional)
*1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Directions:
~In a large saucepan combine 2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
~Bring to a rapid boil, stirring often.
~Once it comes to a full rolling boil, boil for 2- 3 minutes or until 230 degrees (stirring occasionally).
~Add 1/2 cup peanut butter, mix until melted.
~Remove from heat.
~Quickly add in 3 cups oats, 1/2 cocoanut and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract..
~Very quickly, use a cookie scoop to drop cookies onto waxed paper.
~Let cool, store in refrigerator.
