Since January is Oatmeal Month I thought we could celebrate with these super easy no-bake cookies. Oatmeal is good and good for you.
You Need:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine or butter
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
- 3 cups Quaker Oats** (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan combine sugar, margarine, milk, and cocoa. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue boiling for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat. Stir in oats. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until firm. Store tightly covered.
Makes about 3 dozen.
**If using old-fashioned oats, cool mixture in saucepan 5 minutes.
Did you know that these are also known as Preacher cookies? I guess because they are fast to make, in case the preacher stops by for a visit.
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Hm, I’ve never heard these called Preacher cookies. I’ve heard them called floaters, though. Thought that’d give you a laugh.
I can’t ever get mine to work right.
Dave: Chocolate always makes things better.
I have another recipe for ones with peanut butter. They’re probably better. Maybe I’ll post it next week.
I’ve just made these for the kids and the reception they received wasn’t great. That was until I dipped them in melted chocolate.
Hey presto, a quick AND yummy treat.
I know. We need a little of the good oatmeal to balance out the other. lol
HAHA! Good for you…until you add two cups of sugar and a whole stick of butter! That made me laugh.
Yum!