Directions
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Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan, place the stick of butter over medium heat. As it melts, the kitchen will begin to fill with a comforting warmth—a signal that something wonderful is about to happen.
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Combine the Ingredients: Once the butter has melted completely, stir in the 1 2/3 cups of sugar, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1/4 cup of cocoa powder. This is where the magic starts; the mixture transforms into a rich chocolate syrup.
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Bring to a Boil: Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Allow it to boil for a full minute. This step is crucial as it helps all the flavors meld together. The bubbling concoction will have a tremendous gloss to it.
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Remove from Heat: Carefully remove the saucepan from the heat. Here comes the best part! Stir in the 1 cup of peanut butter and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Keep stirring until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined; the delicious aroma will be hard to resist.
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Mix in the Oats: Fold in the 3 cups of quick-cooking oats and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir until the oats are evenly coated. The volume of oats will create that satisfying texture that contrasts beautifully with the creamy filling.
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Spoon onto Waxed Paper: Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto pieces of waxed paper. Leave some space between each cookie as they will spread a little as they cool.
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Let Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature until they set. This may take about 30 minutes, depending on the humidity in your kitchen. The anticipation of that first bite is truly tremendous.
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