Looks like she forgot the milk.
Fortunately, the same recipe (using butter) appeared in the August 27, 1963 Burlington (North Carolina) Daily Times-News:
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Peanut Butter Drops
(Makes 2-1/2 dozen)
1/2 cup cream-style peanut butter Melt peanut butter, marshmallows, butter, and milk in covered double boiler; stir occasionally. Add vanilla, peanuts, and oats, blending well. Drop by teaspoonful onto waxed paper, then store in refrigerator. |
From the box of F.J. from Sun City, Arizona. Some cards suggest a family history in Missouri and Kansas.
Peanut Butter Drops
1/2 c. cream style peanut butter
16 large marshmallows
1/4 c. oleo
1 t. vanilla
1/2 c. coarsely chopped peanuts
1 c. quick oatmeal, uncooked
[3 Tbsp. milk]
Melt peanut butter, marshmallows, oleo, and milk in covered double boiler. Stir occasionally.
Add vanilla, peanuts, and oats, blending well. Drop by teaspoonful onto waxed paper. Store in refrigerator.
Makes 2-1/2 dozen cookies.