2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. crunchy peanut butter
3 c. quick-cooking oats
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. dates, chopped (optional)
1/2 c. coconut (optional)

Boil sugar, milk, butter and cocoa for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat and add peanut butter, oats, vanilla, chopped dates and coconut. Beat until blended and then drop on waxed paper by teaspoonfuls. Place in refrigerator to hasten hardening.