2 c. sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
1 stick butter
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. peanut butter
3 c. quick oats
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. coconut (opt.)

In a saucepan stir together over medium heat first 4 ingredients. Bring to a rolling boil and let boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, peanut butter and quick oats. Coconut may also be added if desired. Immediately drop by the spoonful onto wax paper. Remove from paper when cool. Yield: 3 dozen.