2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/4 lb. butter
5 tbsp. cocoa
2 1/2 c. quick cooking oatmeal
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts, if desired

Mix sugar, milk, butter and cocoa and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Take from the heat. Add vanilla and oatmeal. Beat mixture until it starts to get stiff. Drop teaspoon-size drops on wax paper. Let it cool and eat.