1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/3 c. butter

Stir over heat until bubbles. Boil and stir 2 minutes more. Take off heat, add 1/3 cup peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 1/2 cups uncooked oatmeal and 1/2 cup nuts (optional). Drop by teaspoonful onto wax paper.