Mimi's Butterscotch No-bake Cookies

I remember standing in my Grandma Mimi's kitchen learning how to make these cookies (which were my favorite- and still are) when I was in elementary school.  Of course, she didn't have the recipe written down, so I had to coax her into giving me measurements that didn't include a pinch or dab... I eventually mastered the art of these cookies and have been making them ever since. I think of her every time I make them!

Mimi's Butterscotch No-Bake cookies

what you'll need:

2 cups sugar
2 cups oatmeal*
1 box instant butterscotch pudding
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 stick butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

* (I usually use the Quick 1-minute oats, but in this instance I accidentally grabbed the old fashioned oats that had been on my counter from making the Easy Granola... I didn't really notice a difference in taste- maybe a little more bite to the texture, but it certainly didn't ruin it for me!)

Directions:
In a medium size pot, combine sugar, milk and butter

Stir over medium-high heat until just bubbling (not boiling) This is the tricky part. Don't leave the room- you might burn it. And you do want to stir often.

Once the mixture bubbles, turn off the heat and add the remaining ingredients until all combined.

Drop by spoonful onto wax paper to let cool. They will easily peel off and you can store them as you like.

They may not look all that pretty, but trust me- they are addictive. I have to hide these from myself ;)

I actually tried something a bit different this time to see if I could improve a bit on the presentation. I put a little of the mix into my mini-muffin pan to see what would happen.  It turned out OK- little cookie bites. I did have to use my spoon to pry them out.