Cocoa Oatmeal Treats
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- Prep:
- 10 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Beginner
- Yields:
- 48 treats
Busy mornings call for the comfort of oatmeal – in the shape of a cookie! This stove-top recipe blends HERSHEY’S Cocoa, REESE’S Creamy Peanut Butter, oats and peanuts for a delicious and satisfying snack. The whole family will enjoy these grab on-the-go Cocoa Oatmeal Treats.
Directions & Ingredients
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- COOK TIME
- 15 minutes
- Cool Time
- 30 minutes
Ingredients
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2 cupssugar
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1/2 cupbutter or margarine (1 stick)
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1/2 cupmilk
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1/3 cup
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2-1/2 cupsquick-cooking or regular rolled oats
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1/3 cup
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1/2 cuppeanuts unsalted, chopped
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2 tspsvanilla extract
Step-By-Step Instructions
saucepan
stovetop
wax paper or foil
tray
measuring cups
rubber scraper
wooden spoon
Combine sugar, butter, milk and cocoa in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to rolling boil; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Immediately add oats, peanut butter, peanuts and vanilla; stir to mix well. Quickly drop mixture by heaping teaspoons onto wax paper or foil. Cool completely. Store in cool, dry place.
Treats can be dropped in paper candy cups for an elegant presentation.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 48 servingsServing size 1 piece (20g)Amount per servingCalories80% Daily Value*Total Fat 4g 5%Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 5mg 2%Sodium 25mg 1%Total Carbohydrates 10g 4%Dietary Fiber 1g 4%Total Sugars 6gIncludes 6g Added Sugar 12%Protein 2gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 8mg 0%Iron 0mg 0%Potassium 26mg 0%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
