Bill'S Favorite  Oatmeal Cookies
["1 stick margarine", "2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. milk", "1/4 c. cocoa", "3 c. oats", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. chopped pecans (optional)"]
["Mix margarine, sugar, milk and cocoa in saucepan.", "Bring to a rolling boil.", "Boil for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.", "Take off stove; add remaining ingredients and stir hurriedly.", "Drop tablespoonfuls onto wax paper.", "Cool, then enjoy!"]
["margarine", "sugar", "milk", "cocoa", "oats", "vanilla", "pecans"]