Cow Patty Cookies

Cow patty cookies are a simple no-bake cookie made with cocoa, peanut butter, oats, and nuts.

• Calories: 190 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup milk
• 3 cups quick cooking oats
• ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cover baking sheets with wax paper and set aside.

Step 2

Combine sugar and cocoa in a large saucepan. Stir in milk, butter and peanut butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter melts and mixture is combined, about 5-20 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Stir in the vanilla, oats and nuts, and mix thoroughly. Take a teaspoon and scoop out a spoonful of the mixture; drop the spoonful onto the waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the mixture. Place in the refrigerator until the cookies are cooled and set. Store the cookies in an airtight container.