Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick oats, vanilla, and peanut butter. Using two forks, cut the peanut butter into the oats until coarse crumbs are formed.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk and cocoa.

Step 3

Heat over medium heat until boiling, stirring constantly.

Step 4

Boil for 2 minutes.*

Step 5

Working quickly, pour the mixture over the oat/peanut butter mixture and stir until combined.

Step 6

Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.

Step 7

Let sit on the wax paper until cookies are set.