My wife and her Mud Cookies-

In 1955 my mother got a new stove and me.  The stove came with a

Good Housekeeping Cook Book and this recipe was included.  The name

given in the book is "sputniks."  Guess the Russian space launch was

around that time.  My kids have always called them mud cookies because

they look like mud pies.  Other names are no-bake, stove top, boiled cookies,

or old fashioned oatmeal.

 

Mud Cookies

2 cups sugar

1 stick margarine

4 tbls cocoa

1/2 cup milk

2 1/2 cups quick oats

1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter

1 tsp vanilla

Waxed paper

 

In a metal pan over med high heat, bring to a boil the sugar, butter, cocoa, and milk.

Let boil 1 1/2 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat and add oats, vanilla,

and peanut butter.  Stir till all coated well.  Spoon onto waxed paper and allow to set.

Lift the edge of the waxed paper and pull up from counter top to loosen the cookies.

 

Do not use a non stick coated pan.  Your cookies will never set.  I don't know why

but it sure is true.

 

I sent them to the senior adult center with my mom for Halloween this year.  They were

supposed to bring something sweet and themed.  I put them in a box nestled in green

Easter grass and made a little sign that read "cow patties" and it was a big hit.

They all said they hadn't had these in years.  I get that comment a lot.

 

 

Carol Felkins