1 3/4 cups coconut; unsweetened
4 1/4 cups rolled oats
1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup milk
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
Salt
 

In bowl, mix oats and coconut.

In large pot place butter, milk, sugar, vanilla, a pinch of salt and cocoa. Mix well and bring to low boil and stir. Remove from stove and stir in oats and coconut.

With large spoon make cookies on oiled sheet.
 

Let cool for at least 30 minutes.