favorite oatmeal candy

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92 Pinches
Citronelle, AL
Updated on Mar 20, 2011

Always a holiday favorite (makes a great gift!), I even make this anytime of year when I need a quick pick-me-up. This recipe goes by fairly quickly, so I like to have all my ingredients pre-measured so I can just toss them in.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup milk, whole
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy
  • 3 cups oats, quick cooking

How To Make favorite oatmeal candy

  • Step 1
    Melt butter in large saucepan. Stir in sugar, cocoa powder and milk. Stirr continually and bring to a boil.
  • Step 2
    Add vanilla and peanut butter, quickly stirring to blend until creamy.
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat and stir in oats until blended. Stir until it holds a shape.
  • Step 4
    Dip out teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper and allow to cool until firm. When cool, store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Category: Candies
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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