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

Boil butter, sugar, cocoa and milk for about 3 minutes until soft ball stage. Add remaining ingredients, drop by spoonfuls on wax paper.