add first 4 ingredients into a large pot( u will b using this to mix everything in), heat on heat on high heat until all sugar is melted and it comes to a rolling boil, boil until it reaches 234*F or a softball stage(to test for this take a cup(reg drinking cup) and fill half way with cold water, place a spoonful of boiling mixture into water, u should b able to form into a ball that when taken out of the water will flatten) when u reach this stage take off heat and add your oatmeal and stir real good, you need to work real fast here, drop cookies by a spoonful onto waxpaper to cool, enjoy

variation- for chocolate- peanut butter

add 1/2 cup of peanut butter to the sugar mix and add 1/2 cup more oatmeal