Melt in saucepan:

• 2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Remove from heat.

Add:

• 3 cups oatmeal
• 1/2 cup nuts
• 1 cup shredded coconut

Mix well. Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet and let cool.