An easy to make, easy to disappear, chocolate macaroon-type cookie.
INGREDIENTS (for 3 servings):
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 5 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 3 cups rolled oats
PREPARATION:
Mix oatmeal and coconut together in a large bowl.
Put other ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. When mixture comes to a boil, let it boil for 2 minutes.(any longer your cookies will be crumbly, any shorter, your cookies will be gooey)
Remove from heat and pour over the oatmeal-coconut mixture. Working quickly now, mix well and drop by spoon onto waxed paper. Let sit until firm and cool. Excellent for freezing.