Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2/3 cup peanut butter
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Place a piece of wax paper or foil on a cookie sheet.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa.
3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a rolling boil.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for about 1 minute.
5. Add peanut butter to the mixture and stir until well blended.
6. Stir in the oats, chopped peanuts (if using), and vanilla, mixing well to combine.
7. Quickly drop the mixture by heaping teaspoons onto the prepared wax paper or foil.
8. Allow the cookies to cool completely.
9. Store the cookies in a cool, dry place.

Enjoy your delicious homemade no-bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies!