6 oz semi-sweet chocolate pieces
6 oz butterscotch pieces
1 1/2 cup quick quaker oats, uncooked
1 cup salted peanuts
Directions
Melt chocolate and butterscotch pieces in top of double boiler over
hot (not boiling) water; stirring occasionally. Remove from heat;
stir in oats and peanuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
Chill.
Source: Our Favorites for family and friends Reprinted with
permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of
Karen Mintzias
Servings: 30 cookies
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Categories: Chocolate; Dessert
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