Cookie Tradition

Husband and I started a New Year's Day tradition for our family a few years ago-- we make cookies. Nothing fancy, just something fun to do. This year we made Preacher Cookies. Super easy, but surprisingly tasty.

• 1/2 cup (one stick) butter
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick cooking oats

1. Bring butter, sugar, milk and cocoa to boil. Let boil for exactly 1 minute and 30 seconds. Don't start the timer until it begins to boil.
   
2. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and peanut butter. Then stir in oats.
3. Drop large tablespoons of mix onto wax paper laid on top of dish towels or
   newspaper. Let cool on counter top, peel from paper and turn over to finish drying.
4. Store in closed container.

Yum!