Boiled Cookies

I have had people ask me all this week what these are and they had no clue. They are also known as No Bake Cookies, Mississippi Mud Cookies and I have no idea the other colloquial name for them. They are a combination of fudge and oatmeal cookies. They are very decadent and if you get the boil just right, the sugar isn't grainy. I decided to share the recipe with every one so they can see how entirely simple they are to make and might attempt them for themselves. This is a perfect recipe for a teen to try but since the mixture is like molten lava, I would supervise anyone under 13.

1 3/4 c white sugar
1/2 c milk
1/2 c butter
4 T cocoa powder
1/2 c crunchy peanut butter
3 c quick cook oats
1 t vanilla extract

Combine the first four ingredients and bring to a boil. From the point of boil, time it for one and a half minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the peanut butter and vanilla and then add the oats. Drop by a small scoop or tablespoons onto wax paper. Work quickly because it cools fairly quickly. Allow to cool completely. Serves 36. Time 45 minutes might take longer to cool.

Early Saturdays

I usually love to sleep in on Saturdays. I would say just about every Saturday will find our household still under the covers at 9:30 or even 10:00 am. I think it's good to recoup the lost sleep from the prior week so I encourage it in my children. But there are some Saturdays I love to be the first one out of bed and get into the living room with the laptop, TV on really low and only the glow of the monitor and television to light the way. This morning's early revelry was spurred by the requirement of laundry needing to be completed along with a "laundry list" of other things that have to be accomplished today. Let's see, I have to finish the laundry, cut Jason's hair, take the kids to see The Lion King, not to mention a trip to the store somewhere in the midst of this, oh and a three meals for four people. Since we are on a tight budget, we eat only at the house so this will be a challenge. Jason has to wash his car and then visit his parents sometime today as well. Busy Busy Busy! I wouldn't trade it for anything.