1/2 c. milk
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cocoa (optional)
1/2 stick butter
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. oatmeal

In a saucepan, stir together milk, sugar and cocoa. Cook over low heat until sugar dissolves. Add butter and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter and vanilla; stir. Add oatmeal and mix well. Drop by teaspoon on waxed paper.