2 c. sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 c. peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
1 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt
3 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 to 1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 to 1 c. coconut

In large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, cocoa powder; heat, stirring frequently until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 2 minutes; remove from heat and cool 1 minutes. Stir in peanut butter, vanilla and salt. Mix well. Add oatmeal, nuts and coconut and mix well. Drop by spoonful onto wax paper and let cool until hardened. Makes 3 or 4 dozen cookies.

Variations: Use carob powder instead of cocoa powder. Omit chopped nut and coconut.