5 Minute Cookies

Just mix rolled oats, peanut butter, cocoa powder, coconut, and a few other things together, and form into cookies. That's it! Perfect for when you need something fun and yummy but you're up against the clock.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 mins
• Total Time: 6 mins
• Calories: 71 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup peanut butter
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 cups rolled oats

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line baking sheets with waxed paper. Mix the oats, coconut, and peanut butter in a bowl until thoroughly combined.

Step 2

Place sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and milk in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute; remove from heat. Mix the oat mixture into the liquid mixture; stir in vanilla extract.

Step 3

Scoop up about 1 tablespoonful of the dough, roll it into a ball, and flatten. Place on waxed paper, and allow to cool.