2 c sugar

3/4 c butter

1/2 cup milk

1 (3.9 oz) package instant pudding mix

3 1/2 c quick oats

1 tsp vanilla

3/4 c peanut butter

In a large stove-safe pot, melt butter. Mix in sugar and milk. Bring to a rolling boil for 2 minutes. Stir throughout.

Remove from heat.

Add pudding mix, oats, peanut butter, and vanilla. Mix well. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper. Cool completely (wire racks help). May take an hour.

Optional changes.

Use honey, molasses, treacle, or corn syrup instead of sugar and milk.

Mix up the flavors of pudding, such as butterscotch, chocolate, or pistachio.

Try crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.