3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. milk, evaporated works best
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 c. coconut
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar and milk together in pan. Heat on stove until it comes to a boil. Then add: cream of tartar and cook to soft ball stage. Remove from heat. Add butter, vanilla and coconut. Then beat until creamy. Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.