Ingredients
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 3 cups quick-cooking oats
– 1/2 cup peanut butter
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment Needed
– Medium saucepan
– Wooden spoon or spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Baking sheet or parchment paper
– Mixing bowl
Step-by-Step Instructions
To kick things off, I begin by gathering all my ingredients and equipment, laying everything out neatly on my counter. It really helps to have a clean space to work in! I start by combining the sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. I stir it together continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Once it’s boiling, I let it bubble away for about one minute—it’s amazing how the smell of the chocolate fills my kitchen! After a minute, I remove the pan from the heat and add the peanut butter and vanilla extract, stirring until everything is fully combined and smooth. It’s such a luscious, gooey mix! (See the next page below to continue steps…)