Chocolate Yummies

One of my childhood favourites, easy to make and fun for the kids to help with!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 3  cups oatmeal
• 1  cup  shredded coconut
• 6  tablespoons cocoa powder or 3  bakers  chocolate squares
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. In large bowl combine oatmeal, cocoa, salt, coconut and vanilla.
2. In large pot, bring sugar, milk and margarine to a boil.
3. Mix dry ingredients into butter mixture, remove from heat and stir until thoroughly combined.
4. Drop by level tablespoonful onto waxed paper. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.