2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk
3 c. quick oats
5 tbsp. peanut butter
1/2 c. chopped nuts (opt.)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chocolate chips (opt.)

Boil milk, sugar and butter for 1 minute. Pour hot mixture over oats, peanut butter and chips. Mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls on wax paper. Let stand until firm.