Mama Quinn's Snowballs

This recipe is a very traditional one for my family. My mother has made this for my brothers and I for years. I was extreemly tempted not to share, but I think it's just too good not to let other people in on the secret... enjoy!

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Yields: 36 snowballs

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup  whole milk
• 2  cups sugar
• 3  cups rolled oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups coconut
• 4  tablespoons  cocoa

Directions

1. In a large pot, boil butter, milk and sugar just until well mixed and plenty hot.
2. Mix in oats, 1 cup coconut and cocoa.
3. Roll into balls and roll hot balls in 1/2 cup of coconut to coat.
4. Refrigerate till cool and set.