posted by Southern 11-22-102 7:38 PM
Boiled Cookies
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 stick butter (1/4 pound)
1/4 cup cocoa
2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter
Boil sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa for 1-1/2 minutes. Pour over other ingredients. Mix well. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until firm. Store in airtight container. (You can use crunchy peanut butter instead of nuts. if you want.)
Source: Lake Charles Farmers Market, Lake Charles, Louisiana
http://www.lakecharlesfarmersmarket.com/Desserts.htm