Will says, “Mom made these things for us on Earth all the time! Some of the ingredients we have are running low, so we’ve only had them once this year. She says the recipe comes right off the can of cocoa, it’s a well-known brand and she won’t give them a free plug unless they can ship us a fresh case, but she figures any brand will do.
“These are kinda weird! They’re like a mutant halfway between cookies and candy and a little ugly to look at. But they sure are good to eat! I call them Meteors because they look kind of like little space rocks with all jaggedy edges. They’re pretty easy to make, but ask your mom or dad for help in the kitchen if you’re not supposed to use the stove all by yourself.”
Will’s Meteors
A chocolaty, peanutty treat!
Equipment needed:
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1 2-quart (medium-sized) saucepan
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1 wooden spoon
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1 tablespoon (preferably round, not oval)
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Wax paper or marble slab
Ingredients:
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2 cups Sugar
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1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter
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1/2 cup Milk
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1/3 cup unsweetened Cocoa
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1/3 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
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2-1/2 cups Quick-cooking Rolled Oats
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2 teaspoons Vanilla extract