EatInEatOut Holiday 2015 | Page 20

Mid-Week Rescue Need a recipe that is simple, nutritious and ready-to-eat when life gets too busy to cook? The Mid-Week Rescue is here to help... The holiday season cries out for cookies! Stop, don’t reach for a box from the store, you can whip up these simple homemde classics in minutes. There’s no baking so even small kids can lend a hand... NO BAKE CHOCOLATE HAYSTACK COOKIES 2 cups sugar ½ cup milk ½ cup unsalted butter ½ cup cocoa 1 dash salt ½ tsp vanilla 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup flaked sweetened coconut In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, cocoa and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. When it has reached a rolling boil, cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat and mix in vanilla, oats and co