INGREDIENTS

2 cups white sugar

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup milk

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2/3 cup peanut butter

3 cups quick cooking oats

1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

Place a piece of wax paper or foil on cookie sheet. Combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa in a medium saucepan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a rolling boil.

Remove from heat; cook 1 minute.

Add peanut butter; stir to blend. Add oats, peanuts, and vanilla; stir to mix well. Quickly drop mixture by heaping teaspoons onto wax paper or foil. Cool completely. Store in a cool, dry place.