favorite oatmeal candy
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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.
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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
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Step 1Melt butter in large saucepan. Stir in sugar, cocoa powder and milk. Stirr continually and bring to a boil.
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Step 2Add vanilla and peanut butter, quickly stirring to blend until creamy.
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Step 3Remove from heat and stir in oats until blended. Stir until it holds a shape.
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Step 4Dip 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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