1 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup pet evaporated milk
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cup quick rolled oats
1/2 cup salted peanuts
Directions
Mix in a heavy 2 quart saucepan, sugar, cocoa, milk and butter. Stir
over medium heat until mixture bubbles all over top. Boil and stir 2
minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in until melted the peanut
butter; add the vanilla, uncooked quick rolled oats and nuts. With 2
teaspoons, drop on waxed paper. Let stand until set. Makes 36 chews.
Servings: 1 servings
Chocolate Nut Chews Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Chocolate; Dessert
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