Chocolate Oatmeal Candies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. peanut butter
2 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. coconut (optional)
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Place sugar, syrup, milk, butter, salt, cocoa and peanut butter in heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
Bring to boil, stirring frequently.
Boil until a drop in cool water forms a soft ball. Remove from heat.
Stir in oatmeal, vanilla, coconut and chopped nuts (if desired).
Beat until thick and mixture begins to lose its shine.