In large bowl mix;                                                                              

3 cups  oatmeal                                                                                             

1 tsp. vanilla                                                                                                 

1 cup chopped pecans                                                                                 

1/2 cup milk

In large saucepan, heat these ingredients

until it almost boils;

1/2 cup cocoa

1 stick margarine

2 cups sugar

Pour second mixture over first. Stir thoroughly and drop on wax paper. Cookies are ready to eat when cool.