When my husband got his first job out of college we moved to a new town away from family and friends. It was an exciting and daunting time for us. We became friends with several couples in our apartment complex. Most of these men worked with my husband. We all used to get together as couples and bond over card games and such. Each of us would take turns hosting these gatherings. As usual there were snacks to enjoy and my friend served Preacher Cookies.
I've since seen these cookies in magazines and blogs called by many different names. My friend told me they were called Preacher Cookies. If the preacher called to say he was coming for a visit, one could make these cookies before he could get there. Don't you love stories behind recipes? These cookies are always asked for at our home for Christmas. Our grandson loves them and says they are his favorite. My husband loves chocolate. We read in the paper this morning that chocolate and oatmeal are good for us---SO these are perfect? As an occasional treat?
Try this recipe sometime---They are really easy.
Preacher Cookies
Get all of your ingredients together before making these cookies as they come together very quickly. Also put waxed paper on a heat proof surface.
In a large pot place:
2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup of milk
Bring this mixture to a boil--being careful to boil for 1 minute and stirring constantly.
Take off burner and add:
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup of peanut butter
3 cups of quick oats
Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto wax paper and allow to cool. They will be ready to eat soon.
They sound good and easy and somewhat healthy (!!) though I doubt many preachers visit in homes or "drop in" anymore--maybe in smaller communities!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Dotsie. Times have changed. If the preacher called to say he were coming, I'd probably be running around "picking up". ♥
DeleteI've never heard of Preacher Cookies before! Thank you for the recipe and for sharing the story behind their name. I see that the method for making these cookies is very different from typical cookie recipes. Very interesting indeed! I will have to try making these one day. xoxo
ReplyDeleteRosinda, it's more like a candy recipe. I think you would enjoy them! xoxo ♥
DeleteThis is a fun post! I like the story behind the name, and I also like how you tell the stories behind the things that you post about.
ReplyDeleteMy husband's family calls these cookies "boiled cookies" as they are boiled, not baked, so that's what they are called here. My daughters have made many, many batches of these cookies over the years!
Cheryl, I've seen these called California boiled cookies also. I like the ease of making these treats. Maybe a little too easy! ♥
DeleteOne of the things I love about your journal {my name for blogs, btw} is that I am always learning something new. I had never heard of Preacher Cookies, but I'm so glad I have and I will be trying them {later on when I've detoxed after all the winter comfort eating}
ReplyDeleteI love your photography. You have a good eye for composition that is very pleasing to look at. ~~~Deb xo
p.s. if I knew the preacher was on his way, I'd be on the ten minute pick up too! lol
Deb, I like your name for blogs. It's exactly what we're doing--journaling our lives.
DeleteThank you for the encouraging words about my photos---I'm trying to use my camera daily to improve my skills. Practice is bound to help--right? xo ♥
This looks like a very interesting cookie. I like that it is no-bake. It's something you could make in a fondue pot with sterno when the electricity goes out! I'm going to print out the recipe. We're about to get a snow storm tonight. Who knows maybe I'll have an occasion to make it tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteCathy, I see where you are once again in line for snow. We haven't gotten anything but a light dusting all winter. I do love a good snow. Let me know if you make them--not sure about the fondue pot being large enough to make these. Stay warm and cozy! ♥
DeleteI would only make half a batch. My husband doesn't think I could get it to boil....but we'll see. :-)
DeleteCathy, I have to agree with your husband, They basically are coming to a soft ball stage like candy. Make them before losing power--then you can enjoy them by the fire if your power is lost. ♥
DeleteAn old favorite with us with a new name. I like this name better. (Still having trouble following, but I am not giving up.)
ReplyDeleteVee, I've tried to figure out why this is happening and can't figure it out. Thanks for not giving up!♥
DeleteI thought I'd be able to surely sign on if I fired up the PC, which is where I am commenting from now; however, still no success. I'll not stress over it. I see that you do have a third follower so it obviously works some of the time. =D
DeleteI know, I get the same message when I try to follow also--just on my blog. It's strange--in my research others have had the same problem and 4 other gals found this to be only on my blog. I hear that GFC is going by the wayside soon--maybe that's the problem. Have a great afternoon. ♥
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