1 c. canned applesauce
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. cocoa, or less
3 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
Powdered sugar

Simmer applesauce for about 5 minutes. Add next 3 ingredients. Let come to a boil and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and immediately add oats, nuts and vanilla; mix well. Drop by teaspoon on waxed paper. When cool, roll in powdered sugar.