Ingredients:

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Your Surface: Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter, sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and salt.
  3. Heat Mixture: Cook on medium heat until the mixture starts to boil, stirring continuously for about 2 minutes.
  4. Add Oats: Remove from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and the rolled oats until fully combined.
  5. Form Cookies: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Chill: Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until set.
  7. Serve: Once firm, the cookies are ready to enjoy!