Prep Time: 1 hour, then chill overnight
| What you need: |
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2 cups sugar |
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½ cup milk |
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1 stick of butter |
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1 teaspoon vanilla |
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3 cups old-fashioned oats |
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3 tablespoons peanut butter |
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa (dark chocolate cocoa works well) |
| Equipment and supplies: |
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Measuring cups and spoons |
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Large spoon for stirring |
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Large pot |
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Wax paper |
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Cookie sheet |
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| What to Do: |
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Combine sugar, milk, butter, peanut butter, and cocoa in a large pot on the stove. |
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Bring to a boil and let boil for 90 seconds. (Ask an adult’s help with the stovetop tasks.) |
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Remove from heat. |
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Stir in oats and vanilla. |
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Beat thoroughly with a hand-held electric beater. (The large oats should break down into smaller bits.) |
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Cover a cookie sheet with waxed paper. |
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Spread mixture evenly on the covered pan – not too thin. |
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Chill overnight and cut into squares. |
How much does this recipe make?
About 48 small squares
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