No-bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup margarine
3/8 cup milk
1/4 cup pecans
1/4 cup coconut
2 cups oats quick cooking
6 ounces chocolate
2 tablespoons candied citrus peel

Instructions

* Use candied lemon peel or other fruit peels if preferred.

1. Fit the steel knife blade into the work bowl of a food processor. Process sugar, margarine and milk until mixture is smooth. Add pecans, coconut, orange peel, oatmeal and chocolate pieces (use semi-sweet for best taste). Process with 5-6 quick on/off motions to mix well.

2. Line cookie sheets with waxed paper. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. To store, put into an airtight container and refrigerate.