Chocolate Nut Chews

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups quick rolled oats
• 1/2 cup salted peanuts

Instructions:
In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa, milk and butter. Stir over medium heat until mixture bubbles all over top. Boil and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Stir in the peanut butter until melted; add the vanilla, uncooked quick rolled oats and nuts. With 2 teaspoons, drop on waxed paper. Let stand until set.
Makes 36 chews