1/2 c. butter (regular), melted in pan

1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
2 c. sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa

Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute. In mixing bowl:

3 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Add boiled mixture to mixing bowl mixture. Stir with spoon and then drop spoonfuls onto waxed paper or foil.