No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

 
1 1/2 cups sugar 
Dash of salt 
1 stick butter (1/2 cup) 
1/2 cup milk 
1 cup peanut butter 
1 teaspoon vanilla 
2 1/2 cups oatmeal 
Waxed paper 
In a large saucepan bring to a boil the sugar, salt, butter and milk. Boil mixture over medium heat for 1 full minute. Remove from heat immediately. Add peanut butter and vanilla; stir well. Add oatmeal and stir until thoroughly incorporated. On a sheet of waxed paper, drop mixture by the teaspoonfuls. Drizzle with a mixture of cocoa, powdered sugar and water if desired. Cool until set and firm.