Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.

• 8 Tbs butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 heaping Tbs cocoa or 2 squares chocolate
• 1/2 cup milk (skim milk can be substituted)
• 3 cups dry oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecan pieces (optional)

Spray a pan with non stick cooking spray. Melt butter slowly. Add sugar, cocoa and milk. Stir occasionally while the mixture comes to a boil. Once the mixture comes to a boil, stir and boil the mixture for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add vanilla extract and stir mixture. Quickly add the oatmeal, (and nuts if using) and stir. Drop by spoon onto greased cookie sheet or waxed paper and allow to cool uncovered. Refrigerate cookies after 5 minutes.

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