Instructions: Place oats, peanut butter, and vanilla in a large bowl. Set aside.

Combine sugar, milk, cocoa, and butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute (no longer!). Remove from heat. Pour over oat mixture; stir well.

Drop by large spoonfuls onto waxed paper and let cool.

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Cooking Time: Boil the mixture 1 minute-no less, or they wont set; no more, or theyll crumble apart.

Makes about 2 dozen.

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