No Bake Cookies

In a saucepan, mix and bring to a boil 2 cups sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup milk and 1 stick butter or margarine. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup peanut butter and 3 cups uncooked oatmeal. Add 1/2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup coconut, if desired. Beat until well mixed and drop onto waxed paper. That's all there is to it!