Bake Free Oatmeal Cookies

2 cups sugar

4 tablespoons cocoa

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 cup milk

2 1/2 cups oatmeal

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 stick butter

1/2 cup nuts, optional



Cook sugar, milk, butter and cocoa for 1 1/2 minutes after it reaches a full rolling boil. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Blend well. Spoon on waxed paper or pour into a buttered pan and cut into squares. Great for a church function.