2 cups sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 cup milk
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar and cocoa in a saucepan. Add butter and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil 2 minutes.

Remove from heat. Stir in oats, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well.

Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let cool thoroughly before serving or storing.

Makes 4 dozen.