Unbaked Oatmeal Balls

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup apple or pear, grated
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (or currants)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in saucepan.

2. 2

   Add sugar, apple, cocoa, and salt.

3. 3

   Boil for one minute and remove from heat.

4. 4

   Add oatmeal and nuts or currants and vanilla.

5. 5

   Mix thoroughly and drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.

6. 6

   When cold, form into balls and roll in powdered sugar, if desired.