2 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
1/4 c. milk
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. salt
3 c. quick rolled oats
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans or walnuts
1 c. coconut, optional

Bring sugar, butter, milk, cocoa and salt to a boil. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. With a teaspoon, drop balls onto waxed paper; chill.