These are some great and easy cookies that I remember from my childhood. They were my Uncle John's favorite. He always called them Bear Turds. As kids we always giggled every time he asked us if we wanted a bear turd, but we gobbled them up despite the name.
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup margarine
3 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 cup coconut
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, milk, and margarine. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then boil for 1 to 2 minutes for quick oats or 4 to 5 minutes for the old fashioned oats. Remove from heat and stir in the oats, vanilla, cocoa and coconut. Spoon onto waxed paper and allow to cool for at least an hour. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
