2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 stick butter
4 tbsp. cocoa
3 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. peanut butter
Coconut or nuts or both if desired
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt butter; mix sugar and cocoa; mix with butter and add milk. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Pour over oatmeal and peanut butter. Add coconut and nuts if desired. Add vanilla. Mix well. Drop teaspoonsful onto wax paper and cool.