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 spoonfuls onto waxed paper.