Posted by ky_minx on 3-11-09:
I have two recipes to share. The first one is from my Betty Crocker Cookbook (tenth printing 1983, copyright 1978, 1969, pg. 339). The second one I believe is the most common in terms of flavor that most people are familiar with. It has been very successful for me when following the recipe exactly.
Oatmeal-Chocolate Clusters
From Betty Crocker
1 pkg (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup margarine or butter
16 large marshmallows
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups oats
1 cup flaked coconut
Heat chocolate chips, margarine and marshmallows in 3-qt saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth; remove from heat. Mix in vanilla, oats and coconut. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper and shape into clusters with hands. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. About 3 1/2 dozen.
No Bakes
Dash salt
2 cups sugar
3 Tbsp cocoa
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups uncooked quick oats
1 tsp vanilla
Boil sugar, cocoa, butter and milk ONE minute. Remove from heat, add peanut butter, oats and vanilla. Pour in well buttered square pan or drop by spoonfuls on wax paper or buttered dish. Refrigerate until firm.