- 1). Melt one stick of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2). Add the sugar, the cocoa and the water. Stir constantly to dissolve the ingredients.
- 3). Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Use the timer to check the time.
- 4). Remove the pot from the heat and add 1/2 cup peanut butter. Stir until the peanut butter has dissolved and is incorporated into the cocoa mixture.
- 5). Add 3 cups of oatmeal. Use the wooden spoon to blend the oatmeal into the cocoa mixture. Add up to an additional cup of oatmeal if the mixture seems too thin or runny.
- 6). Use a regular tablespoon to spoon out the cookies onto waxed or parchment paper. Place the cookies at least two inches apart so they have room to spread.
- 7). Let the cookies cool for 20 to 30 minutes.
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