2 c sugar
1/2 c milk
1/4 lb. butter
4 tbsp cocoa
2 1/2 c quick cooking oats
1/4 c chopped nuts
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c peanut butter (optional)

Cook sugar, milk, butter and cocoa for 1 1/2 minutes. Start counting when mixture reaches a full rolling boil. Remove from heat and add oats, nuts, vanilla, and peanut butter if desired. Beat until well blended. Spoon onto wax paper.