2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. shortening or butter
3 c. oatmeal
6 tbsp. cocoa, dark unsweetened
1 c. coconut
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix milk and shortening in pan, bring to rolling boil. Remove from heat and add oatmeal, cocoa, coconut and vanilla. Mix well. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Let cool.