2 tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 c. cocoa
1/4 c. milk
1/8 tsp. salt
1/3 c. peanut butter
1 1/2 c. quick oatmeal
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine the first 5 ingredients and bring to a boil. Melt in peanut butter, stir in oatmeal and vanilla.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Cool. Makes about 1-2 dozen.