Difficulty: **
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
3 Tablespoons Cocoa
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup shortening (not butter)
Mix ingredients together and bring to a boil. Heat thoroughly but do not overcook.
Remove from heat and add:
3 cups of quick oatmeal
1/2 cup nuts, optional
1 cup coconut, optional
1 teaspoon vanilla
Drop mixture by spoonfuls onto waxed paper until set and cool.