One and a Half Minute Cookies

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I got this recipe from a father of one of my Girl Scouts in Mississippi in 1973. It's a favorite at my house and the Girl Scout is now the mother of my four grandchildren. Enjoy!

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Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ½ cup butter

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • ½ cup milk

  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ cup peanut butter

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3 cups quick cooking oats

Directions

  1. Bring margarine, sugar, milk and cocoa to boil. Let boil for exactly 1 minute and 30 seconds.

  2. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and peanut butter. Then stir in oats.

  3. Quickly drop by large tablespoon onto wax paper laid on top of newpaper. Let cool, peel from paper and turn over to finish drying.

  4. Store in closed container.

32 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

347 Calories
15g Fat
51g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 347
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 110mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 6g 12%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 189mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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