Peanut Butter Oatmeal No Bake Cookies

Peanut Butter Oatmeal No Bake Cookies

*2 teaspoons vanilla

*5 tablespoons peanut butter (reduced fat will work too)

*3 cups **old fashioned oatmeal (dry, it sometimes takes a tad bit        more)

*2 cups of brown sugar

*1/2 cup milk (non fat or reduced fate also works)

*1/4 cup butter

1st: mix together the 1st 3 ingredients in a small bowl

2nd: stir together sugar, milk and butter in a medium sauce pan, and cook over medium heat, stiring occasionally, bring to a full boil for exactly ONE minute

3rd: immediately pour over the oatmeal mixture (step #1) and stir rapidly and thoroughly.

4th: spoon cookie size scoops onto wax paper or plastic wrap and let them cool until they are firm (about 6-8 hrs)