2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 stick butter
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. peanut butter
2 1/2 to 3 c. quick-cooking oats
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts, if desired

In large boiler, boil sugar, milk, butter and cocoa mixture for one to two minutes. Remove from heat; add peanut butter, oats, vanilla and nuts. Beat until blended, then drop onto wax paper. Refrigerate until cool. Makes about 2 dozen. (Add more oats if mixture is too thin.)