2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
3 c. quick cooking oats
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. walnuts, chopped (optional)

Combine the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil, cooking 1 minute. Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients. Stir and mix well. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper, letting them stand for 30 minutes before serving.