Dinosaur Snacks: A Yummy (and Icky) Treat!

I found this idea in an issue of the Mailbox magazine from, umm…1992!! 
These dino snacks are a fun treat!  My girls ate this up (literally and figuratively).  They really believed I was mixing up these “dinosaur” ingredients!!  Make sure to say things like “Let’s mix the dirt in with the crushed bones!”  Your kiddos will love it! 

Ingredients4 tablespoons cocoa (DIRT)2 cups sugar (CRUSHED BONES)1 stick margarine or butter (FAT)1/2 cup milk colored with green food coloring (SWAMP WATER)1 cup peanut butter (DEAD BUGS)3 cups oatmeal (DRIED GRASS)

1)  Boil DIRT, CRUSHED BONES, FAT, and SWAMP WATER.  Let boil for 1 minute.  Add DEAD BUGS and DEAD GRASS.  Stir.

2)  Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.  Allow to cool. 
Yes, these are just no-bake cookies, so you can substitute your favorite recipe!