1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk
2 c. sugar
3 tsp. cocoa
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. quick oatmeal, uncooked
1 c. coconut, shredded (optional)

Mix butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa in saucepan. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until peanut butter until well blended. Add oatmeal and stir. Immediately drop rounded spoonfuls on wax paper and allow to cool. To keep mixture from hardening in pan, you can fill sink with hot water and place pan in it to keep warm. Store in cool place.