TWO-MINUTE COOKIES

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My mom used to pack these cookies into our school lunches. They're inexpensive and easy to prepare, so all seven of us children learned to make them. Now they're also a favorite of my two children's.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup milk
2 cups sugar
3 cups quick-cooking oats or old-fashioned oats
5 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 cup raisins, chopped nuts or sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat butter, milk and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 1 minute. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the oats, cocoa, raisins, nuts or coconut. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.