No Bake Chocolate Haystack Cookies

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, cocoa (I tend to go a little heavy on the cocoa) and salt.

Step 2

Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.

Step 3

When it has reached a rolling boil, cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 4

Remove pan from heat and mix in vanilla, oats and coconut.

Step 5

Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.

Step 6

Work quickly!

Step 7

Let cool.

Step 8

Alternate/optional additions, add any one with coconut: 1/2-3/4 cup mini marshmallows or 1/2 cup walnuts.