5 c. sugar
1 can evaporated milk
1 stick butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. peanut butter
1 c. marshmallows
4 tbsp. dark cocoa (unsweetened)
Nuts, raisins, etc. (optional)

Combine sugar, milk, butter, vanilla, and cocoa in large saucepan. Mix well and bring to a rolling boil. Boil, stirring constantly, for about 20 minutes. To test mixture for candy consistency, you simply drop a hot teaspoon of mixture into a very cold cup of water; let set for a few seconds, then roll into a ball with fingers. If ball is slightly firm and doesn't slip through your fingers, it's done. Take off from heat and add peanut butter and marshmallow, stirring constantly and immediately. Pour into a buttered cookie sheet to cool.