Amish Boiled Cookies

1/2 c butter
1/2 c milk
2 c granulated sugar
3 tb unsweetened cocoa
1/2 c peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
3 c quick cooking oats
1/2 c coarsely chopped pecans

In a small saucepan over medium heat bring to a boil and cook butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, salt and vanilla extract. Mix in oats and pecans. Drop by teaspoon onto wax paper and allow cookies to cool for 1 hour.