1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. peanut butter
3 c. minute oats
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Combine butter, sugar, cocoa and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Add oatmeal and nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper.

This recipe is a good experience in working with fractions. It may be divided in half or even doubled.