Ingredients
3 tbsp peanut butter
3/4 oz quick-cooking oats
2 tsp unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp water
3 tsp sugar or equivalent
1/3 cup non-fat dry milk
Directions
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Place mixture
on wax paper and shape into a log. Roll up wax paper and chill in the
refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
Source: Berkshire Eagle 2/25/91
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Chocolate; Dessert
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