2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. coconut
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together in a saucepan brown sugar, milk, shortening, and salt. Bring to boil and let boil for 5 minutes. Meanwhile in a large bowl mix together cocoa, oatmeal, and coconut. Remove mixture from heat. Let stand for 1 minutes and add vanilla.

Pour hot mixture into dry mixture and stir well. Drop by teaspoonful on waxed paper and let stand until set. Makes about 30. Store in tightly closed container.