Fudgycocoadrops Recipes

FUDGY COCOA NO-BAKE TREATS

Steps:

• Line cookie sheet with wax paper or foil. Glad Press and Seal on a table or a counter works great too.
• Measure oats, peanut butter, vanilla, peanuts (if using) and set aside.
• Combine sugar, butter, milk and cocoa in medium sauce pan.
• Cook over MEDIUM heat, STIRRING CONSTANTLY, until mixture comes to a rolling boil. *** (DO NOT OVER BOIL. If you are not sure, remove from the heat once it reaches a boil).
• Remove from heat.
• Add oats, peanut butter, peanuts (if using) and vanilla; stir quickly; mix well.
• Immediately drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared surface.
• Cool. Store in cool dry place.
• Make sure you lick the bowl/spoon and enjoy!
• Personal Tips:.
• *I use the Reduce Fat Jiff Peanut Butter and it works great.
• *I add up to 1 1/2 tsp additional of vanilla.
• *I always use butter.
• *Any % of milk will work, I normally use skim or 2%, it doesn't make a difference.

AUNT SALLY'S COCOA DROPS

Steps:

• Mix thoroughly sugar, shortening and egg. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients and stir in. Add nuts.
• Chill dough for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the cookie sheet.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool. Frost with chocolate or white icing. Enjoy!

FUDGY BUTTONS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt the butter; remove from the heat. Add cocoa and mix well. Stir in sugar. Add milk and stir until smooth. Add peanut butter and mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper; flatten tops and shape into 1-in. patties. Refrigerate until serving.