You can place a small bowl of cool water close to stove and after 1 1/2 min, take a spoon and just put a few drops of the boiling coca mix into the cool water , it make a soft ball when touched with your fingers , it is ready to take off stove and add the rest of the ingredients .

2 cups white sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch salt 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter 3 cups quick cooking oats

In a deep pot over medium heat, combine the sugar, cocoa, milk and margarine. Bring to a boil slowly, stirring occasionally.
Boil for 1 1/2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, salt, peanut butter and oats.
Quickly drop by rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
Allow cookies to cool 30 minutes.