1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
6 tbsp. cocoa or 2 sqs. chocolate
1/4 c. peanut butter
3 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1 c. flaked coconut or 1 c. nuts (optional)

Combine milk, butter, sugar, and cocoa in a pan over low heat. Cook until ingredients come to a rolling boil; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and add peanut butter, oatmeal, coconut, and nuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls on waxed paper. Let cool.