Oatmeal-Coconut Jumbles

Submitted by PMS24seven

"These chewy jems are remarkably good, despite being low in fat. Great with hot cocoa on a cold wintery day."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 35 jumbles

ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 6 tablespoons high-quality cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 cup evaporated skim milk
• 1⁄3 cup non-hydrogenated margarine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

directions

1. In a medium pan, mix the sugar, cocoa, evaporated milk, and margarine.
2. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil.
3. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Remove from burner.
5. Add vanilla.
6. Add oats and coconut and stir well.
7. Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheet lined with waxed paper.
8. Refrigerate until firm, approx.
9. 30 mins-1 hr.
10. Store in a sealed container in the fridge or at room temperature.