I made these last night. Yummy! I have a question though... have any of you ever froze them? I'd like to make them now and give them away at Christmas and wanted to know if they would still taste good.

You can add a couple tablespoons of Kahlua, or a tsp. of instant coffee, not to mention some Rice Krispies, after it boils just before you plop them out. These were called mountain bars out in the Pacific Northwest where I grew up!! My Grand-kids love them!!!!

A little hint...when boiling the sugar, cocoa, butter, milk, and vanilla...get a cup of cold water. Occasionally hold the spoon and let a drop of the mixture drop into the cold water. When it drops into the water and stays in a ball form, then it is ready for the oatmeal and peanut butter to be added. It won't be too hard or to soft. I always spoonful onto wax paper for them to cool. My family asks for these all the time, we all love them.

My mom used to make these cookies when I was growing up (I'm 63). For a great variation during the Christmas holidays, she would stir in some crushed peppermint candy canes instead of peanut butter. She used the candy canes from the package that were broken, and wouldn't hang on the Christmas tree. I think I need to head to the kitchen to make some.

I haven't made these yet but remember them well from my childhood. I saw that someone used peppermint for a holiday surprise. Should I just omit the vanilla and use the same amount of peppermint extract or a different amount? Thanks and enjoy your cookies!

They made these at school for hot lunch dessert. Loved them then, love'm now

I have made these all my life & no one ever gets tired of them. One suggestion I have is to add a little salt into the boiled ingredients. It kinda calms down the sweetness just a bit.

My mom made these cookies when I was a little girl. Now I make them for my grandsons. We ALL love them very much!! I use crunchy peanut butter and bring them to a full boil for 2 minutes, then drop on wax paper. They turn out great - but the humidity does have a negative effect on them, so for good texture, don't make in soggy weather!!

The secret to these cookies, is the vanilla.. Don't ever forget the vanilla.

I've never had a problem with mine setting up because I use a candy thermometer instead of timing the boiling. Just bring the temp up to the soft ball stage (238°F).

We always make these great treats with rasins & sometimes nuts.

In my house these were always called cow pies, I made them for my children, my grandchildren and this year for my three great granddaughters, Maricella, Diana and Mariana. Their father is from Mexico, and I just love that I can pass on some american recipes, so they will know both sides of their culture.

These are one of my favorite cookies ever! I also added walnuts to mine and opted out of the peanut butter- tasted fantastic!

My Mom always used crunchy peanut butter when I was growing up!

My mom and I are making cookies for the Troops and friends overseas in Afgan. Im sure they will enjoy them. And for a little kick, we're adding a few chocolate covered raisins! Yummy...