Step 1

In a large bowl stir together oats and salt. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, whisk together butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil for about a minute and then remove from heat.

Step 4

Whisk in peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.

Step 5

Pour chocolate peanut butter mixture over oats and stir until combined.

Step 6

Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Drop cookies onto the wax paper using a medium cookie scoop.

Step 7

Let the cookies cool on the countertop. Store in the refrigerator once cookies are cool and dry.