No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

I have been on a quest for a lightened version of a no bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookie for some time. I came across this recipe the other day and immediately tried it out, twice :)

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (20 servings at 1 point a piece)

Ingredients:

2 tbsp light butter or margarine
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 fat-free milk
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats

Instructions:

Microwave the butter or margarine in a microwave-safe bowl for 15-30 seconds, until the butter is melted. Add the cocoa and blend until dissolved into the butter.

Add the sugar, milk, and salt. Blend well.

Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute to bring to a full bowl. (Should you need to microwave the mixture more, do so in 10 second increments.) You want a full boil, but because it will continue to cook awhile once it's removed from the microwave, heating it too long can cause the mixture to scorch.

Add the vanilla, peanut butter, and oatmeal. Stir well. Drop by tablespoon-full on waxed paper and allow to cool.

These are a great one point cookie. I made these several days ago, but accidentally used old-fashioned oats instead of quick-cooking ones. Even with the wrong oats they were still delicious, just a little on the chewy side. The husband had to run an errand to the grocery store, and returned with quick cooking oats and a request for more cookies. Of course I couldn't object to more cookie, so I made a second batch :)