Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

I have tried several versions of this recipe and I believe this is the best! I got the recipe from my mother, and of coarse she cooks better than anyone else's mom. Be sure to cook the full two minutes so they will set up.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 48 54

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  cocoa
• 1⁄2 cup evaporated milk
• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 1⁄3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups quick-cooking oats, uncooked
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine sugar, cocoa, milk, and butter in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches a slow boil (mixture will bubble around sides). Cook 2 additional minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat; add peanut butter, and stir until smooth. Stir in oats, pecans, and vanilla. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto wax paper; cool. Yield about 4 1/2 dozen.