No Bake Cranberry Cookies

by Glen on 2002-06-10 00:04:46

These are very tasty!

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup real butter

1 cup milk

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup creamy peanut butter

3 1/2 cups quick cooking, or 1 minute, oats
1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Place the sugar and butter in a saucepan. Stir until the butter melts. Add the milk & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer 1 minute,
stirring occasionally. Remove from heat & add the peanut butter & vanilla
extract. Mix completely. Stir in the oats, cranberries & nuts. Mix well,
Using a teaspoon, drop onto waxed paper lining a cookie sheet. Place in
fridge/freezer for at least 1 hour.