This is the same as an old family receipe that my mother had in the 60's. It was easy to follow for a 10yr old. It was always a family favorite. We did not use the peanut butter but that sounds good. These cookies never lasted the day.. Made in the morning gone by the evening. Enjoy...

If I choose to use coconut, would I use it instead of the oatmeal? Or in addition to? Please help! Would love to try it. Thanks

I failed. The patties never "firmed" up. I boiled for one minute but should I have boiled longer? Weather was good; no rain to hamper the process. I hate to throw them away but I guess that is what I will do. Any thoughts or suggestions is welcome. I did use "light" butter. Maybe that's the problem?

We crushed up whoppers (chocolate malt balls) and added them to the recipe, so good!! And I left out the PB as well!

I have tried to find this recipe for years. It's the first thing I ever cooked and the reason that I came to love baking. It's the perfect cookie recipe for children to prepare.

These turned out great! Just as how I remembered when I was a kid making them with mom. I've have also heard them called "cow pies" or "cow patties", maybe that's just a Missouri thing! As usual I can never wait for them to cool completely before I grab one up!

Been making this for 50 years.. I cook 1 min after it comes to a rolling boil..it is also good with crushed graham crackers or use crunchy peanut butter in place of regular.

You can NEVER go wrong with this recipe! It is an all-time favorite!! ...and sooo easy to make!!! Yummmy-ENJOY!!

My mother called them "Preacher Cookies"...i.e. IF you saw the preacher coming up the sidewalk for a visit, you could make them quickly and have a fresh dessert. (would work, I guess, if you had a long sidewalk..haha!) We've eaten them for YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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...

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

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

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.

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

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).