INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick oats (for the gluten-free version use quick gluten-free oats)
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips

GUIDELINES

1. Bring the first four ingredients to a boil.
2. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the vanilla, oatmeal, and chocolate chips and stir until well combined and the chocolate chips are melted.
4. Pour into a round cake pan. A 9- or 10-inch pan works great. (If you plan to serve it on a serving platter or serving platter, line the baking sheet with parchment paper to make it easier to remove from the pan.)
5. Store in the refrigerator until solid.
6. Cut into pieces and serve.
7. These will keep in the refrigerator for several days.