By: Kathryn Harry

When people look forward to summer, many envision a joyful, energetic season full of
carefree adventures in the refreshing and vibrant sun. However, few stop to consider the days
where the sun beats down so hard you find yourself staying indoors. Sometimes, summer can
become incredibly boring on account of it being too swelteringly hot to bring yourself to do
anything. But, never fear! This recipe is a quick, simple way to get yourself up and productive,
even in the extreme heat. These delectable peanut-butter-chocolate treats are easily made, best
served cold, and require minimal heat generated from kitchen appliances (and as the name
suggests, no oven!). Here is how to make these delicious No-Bake Cookies:

NO-BAKE COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 stick of butter
• 1⁄2 cups milk
• 2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cups cocoa powder
• 3 cups oats
• 1⁄2 cups peanut butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine the butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder in a bowl and boil over the
   stove on medium-high temperature for 1 minute.
2. Take the bowl off heat, stir in oats, peanut butter, and vanilla.
3. Drop the batter in cookie-sized mounds on a foil- or wax-lined pan; let set for 5
   minutes.
4. After setting, keep in the freezer or refrigerator (~45 minutes in the refrigerator is
   recommended before taking the first bite).
5. Enjoy!