2 c. sugar
1/2 c. canned milk
1 stick butter
1/2 c. cocoa
2 1/2 c. oatmeal, or more if desired
1/4 c. nuts
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 c. flaked coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
Raisins, optional

Put sugar, cocoa, milk, and butter in heavy saucepan; stir to keep from burning over medium heat. When it comes to a good boil, let cook about 2 1/2 minutes while stirring.

Remove from heat and stir in nuts, peanut butter, coconut, oatmeal, and flavoring; stir well. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let set until cold and firm.

You may use brown sugar or 1 cup of each.