2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa (heaping)
Pinch salt
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. nuts
2 c. oats, quick
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
Optional: 1/2 c. peanut butter, 1/2 c. coconut

Combine first four ingredients in saucepan. Place on medium heat. Stir until mixture is dissolved and comes to full boil. Boil 1 minute. Take off heat and add vanilla. Fold in oats, nuts and optionals. Drop by tbsp. onto waxed paper.