No Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies
Recipe Type: Dessert
Author: Junior League of Dallas (Adapted from [url href=”http://www.quakeroats.com/” target=”_blank”]www.quakeroats.com[/url])
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Serves: 2 Dozen
Ingredients
  • 2 cups granulate sugar
  • 8 tbsp. (or 1 stick) butter or soft trans-fat free margarine
  • ½ cup low-fat milk
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
  • Supplies Needed:
  • Measuring Cups
  • Large Saucepan
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Tablespoon
  • Stainless Steel Bowl (to mix hot chocolate mixture with oats)
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, margarine, milk, and cocoa.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  3. (Total of about 5 minutes stove time)
  4. Remove bowl / pan from heat. Stir in the oats.
  5. Use a tablespoon to drop batter onto waxed paper or foil.
  6. Let stand until firm. Allow about 30 minutes to form and cool.
  7. Store tightly covered.
[i][b]*This recipe requires adult supervision, as a hot stove is required.[/b][/i]