2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
3 cups oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt (optional)
1 cup pecans or coconut flakes

Combine sugar, cocoa, milk and butter in saucepan; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 2 1/2 minutes.

Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients; mix well.

Drop onto waxed paper by spoonfuls.