No-Bake Cookies

While there are many wonderful foods at Christmas time, I always associate the holiday with cookies. These no-bake cookies are just one that my family makes during this season. This recipe comes from my grandmother and it’s super easy to make, requiring no oven. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 cups of sugar
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla
• ½ cup of peanut butter
• 8 tablespoons of butter
• ½ cup of canned milk
• 3 cups of quick oats
• ½ cup of coconut (optional)
• ½ cup of nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Boil the sugar, butter, cocoa, and milk for 2 minutes.
2. Add all other ingredients while still hot.
3. Mix well.
4. Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheets.
5. Allow cookies to cool.