1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk
6 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sugar
3 c. oatmeal
1 c. coconut

Combine butter, sugar and milk in a heavy pan. Let boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add oatmeal, cocoa, coconut and vanilla. Mix quickly and drop on waxed paper. Let stand until cool and refrigerate.