1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
5 tbsp. cocoa
1 3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
3 c. quick oatmeal
1 c. flaked coconut
1 tsp. salt

Melt first 5 ingredients and bring to a boil. Stir in the oatmeal, coconut, and salt. Drop onto wax paper. Let set 2 hours. Keep in the refrigerator.