Ok, so this isn’t moms recipe that I know of, but it is one that we have loved.
2 c. sugar
1 stick margarine (or butter)
1/2 c. milk
4 T Cocoa
3 c. oatmeal
1 T peanut butter, heaping it (i usually add extra)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
put oatmeal, peanut butter and vanilla in a large bowl.
Combine sugar, margarine, milk and cocoa. Stir constantly over med hi head and bring to a boil. allow to boil 3 minutes. Add to oatmeal mixture and mx well making sure to mix the peanut butter in and allowing it to melt. Drop on waxed paper. Let set until cold.