* Exported from MasterCook * Haystacks: No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe By : Weldon Miller, Cynthia Ewer's grandfather Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:10 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/3 cup cocoa powder 2 cups sugar, granulated 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup butter, unsalted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups rolled oats, uncooked 1 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup pecans, chopped In a large saucepan, combine cocoa, sugar, milk and butter. Heat, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat until the mixture boils. Boil 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla, oats, coconut and pecans. Stir until stiff. Drop in heaping teaspoonfuls on waxed paper. Cool. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : To freeze, stack candies in single layers separated by wax paper. Place in zipper freezer food storage bag, and freeze for up to 2 months.