Recipe for cooking no bake oatmeal fudge cookies

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No-Bake Oatmeal Fudge Cookies

1/2 c. butter or butter replacement
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
3 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. cocoa powder
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla extract or flavoring

Combine oats, vanilla extract or flavoring and nuts in a bowl and set aside.

Combine sugar, cocoa and evaporated milk in a heavy, 2-qt. saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over med. high heat, stirring constantly. Let boil, while stirring, for 2 mins..

Remove pan from heat and add the butter. Stir until butter is melted. Quickly add oat mixture to pan and stir until well mixed. Drop by the spoonful onto wax paper. Let cool for 2 hours to set.