No Bake Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/4 lb. butter
1/2 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
5 Tbsp. cocoa
2 1/2 c. quick cook oatmeal
1 c. nuts (if desired)

Preparation

Mix sugar, milk, butter and cocoa. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Take from heat and add vanilla and oatmeal. Beat the mixture until it starts to get stiff.
Drop by teaspoons on waxed paper or aluminum foil.
Let cool and ready to eat.