No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Drops

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup butter 
• 0.3 cup creamy peanut butter reduced-fat
• 0.3 cup chocolate chips dark
• 0.3 cup milk 2% reduced-fat
• 1.5 cups oats uncooked quick
• 1 cup sugar 
• 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• whisk
• wax paper

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients (through milk) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring gently (about 2 minutes).
2. Remove from heat; add chocolate chips.
3. Let stand 1 minute; stir with a whisk until chips are melted.
4. Add peanut butter and vanilla; stir well with a whisk. Stir in oats. Cool slightly.
5. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto wax paper; cool 15 minutes or until firm.