1/4 c. butter
2 c. sugar
1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
5 tbsp. cocoa
3 c. oatmeal

Mix together butter, sugar and milk in a double boiler and let boil for 1 minute. Add last three ingredients; mix well. Drop mixture by spoonfuls onto waxed paper placed on a cookie sheet or tray; chill at least 1/2 hour.