2 c. granulated sugar or
1 c. granulated sugar & 1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
3-8 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
3-4 c. quick cooking oats
1/3-1 c. coconut (optional)
1/2-1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch salt

In saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter and cocoa. Bring to boil; boil 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper lined baking sheets. Let cookies cool. Store in covered container in refrigerator. Makes about 4 dozen.