1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 c. milk
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. oats

Bring all ingredients (except oats) to a boil. Be sure all ingredients are dissolved. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add oats. Drop by teaspoonful quickly onto wax paper. Leave cool about 3 minutes, then remove. Makes approximately 48.