2 c. sugar
1/2 stick butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 c. milk
4 tbsp. cocoa or semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. peanut butter (opt.)

Combine sugar, milk, butter and cocoa. Boil 1 1/2 minutes to rolling boil. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients and drop by teaspoon on waxed paper. Cool.