Step 1: Prepare Your Cooling Surface
Lay out some wax paper or parchment paper on your countertops. This bit of preparation will make it easier once your sweet mixture is ready to be portioned out.
Step 2: Combine Initial Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder. Stir gently over medium heat until everything is nicely melted together.
Step 3: Boil the Mixture
Allow the mixture to come to a rolling boil for about a minute. Be sure to watch the pot carefully to avoid scorching the mixture.
Step 4: Add Remaining Ingredients
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the oats, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until everything is wonderfully combined.
Step 5: Portion the Cookies
Using a tablespoon or a small ice cream scoop, drop the mixture onto your prepared paper, leaving enough room between each cookie for setting.
Step 6: Cool the Cookies
Let the cookies rest until they are firm and cool to the touch, which usually takes about 30 minutes. Patience is a virtue, sugar.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
Once firm, invite everyone to dig in and watch them smile as they taste tradition and simplicity at its finest.
