2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
1 stick butter
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1 c. chopped nuts or a combination of nuts and coconut

Mix first 6 ingredients together; bring to hard boil. Boil for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Beat well, then add the oatmeal and nuts. Stir until thickened. Drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper.