2 c. sugar
8 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 c. peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
3 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1/2-1 c. chopped nuts, if desired
1/2-1 c. coconut, if desired

In large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk and cocoa powder. Heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1 to 2 minutes; remove from heat and cool 1 minute.

Stir in peanut butter, vanilla and salt. Mix well. Add oatmeal, nuts if desired and coconut, if desired. Drop by spoonsful onto wax paper and let cool until hardened.