When I was 10 my high school aged cousin wrote out this recipe on a 3x5 card and gave it to me. It was the first such of many family and friends would give me over the years and treasured for that.

Quick Oatmeal Cookies
mix in a pan
2 C. sugar
1/3 C. cocoa
1/4 C. butter
1/2 C. milk
bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring, boil for 2 minutes
then add
3 C. quick oats
1/4 C. peanut butter
stir to mix
drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper