2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. milk
4 to 6 c. quick oats

Mix together in saucepan sugar, butter, cocoa, and milk. Bring to a boil quickly. Reduce heat to medium and boil 3 or 4 minutes (3 1/2 exactly.) Remove from heat, stir in quick oats, nuts and vanilla. Drop by teaspoonfuls on wax paper, let stand until hardened. Refrigerate if desired. Makes 3 dozen cookies.