Way , WAY easier way to make this is as follows:
combine 2 parts sugar with 1 parts cocoa, some milk & butter - bring to boil for 60 seconds & add oats until you get the consistency you want.....done.
Original recipe below:
CHOCOLATE OATMEAL NO-BAKE COOKIES
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1 stick butter
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup peanut butter
Combine sugar, cocoa, butter and milk in a saucepan. On
medium heat, bring to a boil for one full minute.
Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter (optional), vanilla
and oatmeal.
Drop by spoonful onto wax paper. Let cool for at least 30
minutes.