Oatmeal Whimsies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. melted butter
4 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa (optional)
1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
6 c. quick oatmeal

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan over low heat until mixture comes to a boil; continue to cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat.
Add peanut butter and vanilla.
Beat well.
Add oatmeal.
Drop by teaspoon onto wax paper lined cookie sheet. Keep refrigerated.