No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Delicious, versatile cookies all can enjoy!

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup oil (optional, coconut is great for a smooth texture, though it will add flavor)
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• ½ cup peanut butter (or any nut butter)
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. In a saucepan over medium heat combine the maple syrup, oil, cocoa and cinnamon and cayenne. 
2. Boil for three minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture should be shiny.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter, rolled oats and vanilla until well blended.
4. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto waxed paper and chill to set, about 30 minutes. OPTIONAL (If using coconut oil): Pour into 9 x 9 baking pan, chill, and cut into bars.