No-Bake Treasure Cookies: Easy to Make, Easy to Disappear

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 dash salt
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 cups quick oatmeal
• 3/4 cup dark raisin, chopped
• 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts, chopped
• powdered sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Cream together the butter, cocoa, salt, milk, sugars; add the marshmallows and blend.

2. 2

   Transfer marshmallow mixture to a large saucepan; bring to a rolling boil, very slowly, stirring occasionally. Allow to boil for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly. (DO NOT OVER BOIL OR THE COOKIES WILL BE DRY AND CRUMBLY.) Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Add ONE-AT-A-TIME the vanilla, peanut butter, oatmeal, raisins, and peanuts to the marshmallow mixture; give a good stir after each ingredient is added.

4. 4

   Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper. Once the cookie mixture is cool enough to handle, roll into balls about 1-inch in diameter. Dip cookie balls into the powdered sugar and set on the waxed paper until firm (about 45 minutes to an hour).

5. 5

   Store in an air-tight container - IF THEY LAST THAT LONG!