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