I have added chopped raisins and chunky peanut butter to this recipe... yum! Tastes some what like a Chunky candy bar. Love how easy they are and great for a quick sweet gooey attack.

I have tried this recipe 2 x's and it has been crumbly and hard both times. It will not spoon out, it seems too dry. What am I doing wrong? Please. What I have tasted of the crumbs taste great. Thank's in advance for your help.

I use coconut oil to replace the butter and I do not notice the difference. And coconut oil is super good for you! Now the sugar part ...

you can make this with chinese noodles or wheaties...yum

I made these no bake cookies in school they were called Missouri cookies. I grew up with five brothers, they would actually pay me to make them. Lemon supreme pie from bakers square was my favorite dessert, my brother would purchase a pie for me and I would bake him a batch of cookies. I thought it was even trade.

I remember making these with friends when growing up in Texas many years ago. Great to discover the recipe again. Here's my twist: substitute 4-5 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate (such as Baker's) for the cocoa; then, after the cookies have cooled slightly on the wax paper, make an indent in the top of each one with a spoon and sprinkle on some Kosher or sea salt. These don't last long at my house!

WAY too sweet...am going to cut down on the sugar and try again

I have made this recipe as is for years, but I am wondering if anyone has ever substituted almond butter for the peanut butter?

Well, hell, I just made 'em, and it's a rainy day. We'll see what happens.

I make these cookies and put flax seed in them!

I enjoyed reading everyone's comments and hints -- not sure which to try first! The cow pattie cookies were in the first cook book my Mom ever gave me -- about 50 yrs ago! It was just a small cook book with kid friendly recipes -- but it sure started me on the path to baking and cookbooks! Thank you for all of the good memories :)

I like to make in bars as opposed to plops. Also I typically add a dollop of milk after oatmeal peanut butter has been incorporated. Makes them not so dry.

Funny. I always thought this was my Mom's recipe. Never knew until I was an adult that other "Mom's" made this cookie. It is a family favorite.

I make these for all the parties we have at work. One time I didn't have the time to make them, so I bought store made "no-bakes". My co-workers knew the difference...they told me that my cookies are made with love! I'll never buy store made "no-bakes" again!! :)

Great recipe! My mother loves them but she can not wait the 30 minutes to cool. Loves them still a lil warm lol!