2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. milk
3 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1/2 c. coconut (optional)
1/2 c. butter

Put sugar, cocoa, milk and butter in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and quickly add oatmeal, peanut butter and vanilla and coconut if desired. Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper. Cool and store in covered container.