1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. oatmeal
1 c. shredded coconut (optional)
4 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Bring butter, sugar, milk to a boil; add vanilla. Mix together oatmeal, coconut, cocoa, salt and nuts. Pour boiled mixture over dry mixture. Stir will. Place by spoonfuls onto wax paper; let cool. Makes 2 dozen cookies.