3 c. sugar
1 c. evaporated milk
1 stick butter
2/3 c. smooth peanut butter
1 c. flaked coconut
24 white Saltine crackers, crumbled but not too fine
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine sugar, milk, and butter in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to full boil over moderate heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and add peanut butter, coconut, crackers, and vanilla. Stir until well mixed. Pour into buttered pan and chill. Cut into squares. Makes 2 1/2 pounds.