Grandma Deana's Special Oatmeal Candy |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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It was imperative that my mom make this every year for Christmas when I was small. It remains one of my favorite Christmas treats still today. Always brings back special memories. Ingredients:
2 cups sugar |
1/4 cup cocoa |
1/2 cup milk |
1/2 cup butter |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 pinch salt |
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter |
3 cups oats (instant or quick-cooking) |
Directions:
1. Mix sugar, cocoa, milk and butter in a large dutch oven.
2. Put on medium heat and bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and cool 1 minute.
4. Add vanilla, salt, peanut butter and oats.
5. Stir well.
6. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
7. Let cool in fridge.
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