Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies (without peanut butter)

Step 1

Combine the butter, sugar, and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high to high heat (enough to bring the syrup to a rapid boil). Stir frequently to prevent burning or boiling over!

Step 2

Once the syrup is at a full rolling boil, stir and cook for 1 minute then remove from heat.

Step 3

Add the vanilla and cocoa, stir until the syrup is smooth. Add the quick oats and stir until evenly coated with the syrup.

Step 4

Drop tablespoon sized portions onto waxed paper, use the back of a spoon to make cookie shaped (rather than a no bake cookie mound) if desired. Allow to set up for one hour.