Linda's Peanut Butter Oatmeal Drops
Source of Recipe
Linda
List of Ingredients
1/2 c. butter
2 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c. milk, or evaporated milk
pinch of salt
1/2 c. chunky peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. quick-cooking rolled oats
1 c. finely chopped walnuts, almonds or cashews
Recipe
Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper.
In a lg. heavy saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, milk, and salt. Bring mixture to boil over med. heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
Without stirring, let mixture boil for exactly 3 mins. Immediately remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla, stirring until peanut butter has melted.
Quickly stir in the oats and nuts, mixing well.
Working fast, drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
Allow to cool and become firm, about 30 mins.
Makes 3-4 doz. cookies
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