No Bake Cookies

• 2 Cups sugar
• 1/2 Cup margarine (or shortening)
• 1/2 Cup milk
• 3 T. Cocoa
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 Cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup coconut
• 1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Boil sugar, margarine, milk & cocoa for 1 min. Remove from heat & add vanilla. Pour over oats & coconut. Spoon onto waxed paper & let cool.