Mint Chocolate No Bake Cookies

 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.