No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

2 cups sugar

Dash of salt

1 stick butter (1/2 cup)

1/2 cup milk

1 cup peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 cups oatmeal

Waxed paper

In a large saucepan bring to a boil the sugar, salt, butter and milk. Boil mixture over medium heat for 1 full minute. Remove from heat immediately.  Add peanut butter and vanilla; stir well.  Add oatmeal and stir until thoroughly incorporated. On a sheet of waxed paper, drop mixture by the teaspoonfuls.  Drizzle with a mixture of cocoa, powdered sugar and water if desired.  Cool until set and firm.