1 stick butter (1/2 c.)
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. quick oatmeal

Melt butter in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add sugar, cocoa and milk. Turn heat to high and stir constantly until mixture comes to a full, rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium and let the mixture boil for about a minute, stirring constantly (This ensures that the sugar dissolves well so cookies will get firm and not stay sticky.) Remove pan from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla and mix until dissolved. Stir in oatmeal. Drop by spoonfuls onto a large sheet of wax paper or buttered cookie sheet. Work fast because they firm up quickly. Let stand until firm.