1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter
1/2 c. milk
2 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. quick Quaker oats
5 tbsp. powdered cocoa
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Combine Quaker oats, cocoa, nuts, salt in bowl. Set aside. Combine butter, sugar, milk and vanilla in large saucepan. Bring to a boil and let boil for 3-5 minutes always stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Quickly add remaining ingredients from bowl into saucepan. Stir vigorously before mixture starts to cool. Drop by the spoonful onto wax paper. Let cool. Makes about 2 dozen.

NOTE: Mixture can be spread into a 9x9x2 inch pan but will take longer to cool.