2 c. sugar
1 stick butter (1/4 lb.)
1/2 c. canned milk
1 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. cocoa
3 c. raw quick-cooking rolled oats
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. nutmeats (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla

Put sugar, butter, milk, salt and cocoa in large saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in oats, coconut, vanilla and nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto wax paper. Makes about 48 cookies.