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

Bring sugar, milk, cocoa and butter to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in oats until covered. Add peanut butter, vanilla and nuts. Mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper.