Mud Pies

2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup butter
1/2 milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded coconut
3 cups instant oats

Combine sugar, cocoa, butter and milk in saucepan, bring to a boil. Add vanilla extract. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and oats. Drop by teaspoonsful onto wax paper; chill

Makes 4 1/2 dozen.