Ingredients

4 ounces butter or margarine

1/2 cup milk

2 cups sugar

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

3 to 4 tablespoons peanut butter, optional

3 cups oats, quick or old-fashioned

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Place chocolate chips, peanut butter (if used), oats, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Combine the margarine, milk, and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute. Combine the hot mixture with the oatmeal and chocolate chip mixture; stir well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Let cool until hardened.