Categories: Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup canned evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick cooking oats, uncooked
• 1 cup roasted peanuts (optional)

Directions

1. Line cookie sheet with wax paper.

2. In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and evaporated milk. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture comes to a full boil.

3. Without stirring, let mixture boil for exactly 3 mins. Immediately remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract, stirring until peanut butter has melted. Quickly stir in oats, and if desired, peanuts. Mix well.

4. Quickly drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto wax paper. Allow to cool and become firm. Store in covered container between sheets of wax paper in a cool dry place.

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