No Bake Chocolate Cookies

This recipe was submitted by Valerie Hempel

• 4 ounces (1 stick) butter or margarine


• 1/2 Cup milk


• 2 Cup sugar


• 1 Cup semisweet chocolate chips


• 3-4 Tablespoon peanut butter (optional)


• 3 Cup oats (old fashioned or quick)


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  Place chocolate chips, peanut butter(if used), oats, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Combine butter, milk and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute. Combine the hot mixture with the oatmeal and chocolate chip mixture; stir well. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Makes 24-30 cookies.