2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. milk
4 tbsp. cocoa
3 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine sugar, butter and milk in heavy pan. Cook for 3 minutes, no longer. After mixture comes to a full boil, add oatmeal and vanilla. May add 1/2 cup peanut butter. Drop by spoonfuls on wax paper. Let cool.