School Days Chocolate Oatmeal Drop Cookies

I used to make these for my kids’ lunches and they loved them.

½ cup butter

½ cup cocoa

2 cups sugar

½ cup milk

3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal

½ cup peanut butter

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

In a large saucepan combine the butter, cocoa, sugar, and milk, stirring well. Let the mixture come to a full boil over medium heat and boil for 1 ½ minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and add the oatmeal, peanut butter, and vanilla and stir until the peanut butter is incorporated. Drop by tablespoons onto a large sheet of waxed paper. Let cool and place in a covered container.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.