*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

Haystacks:  No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Recipe By     : Weldon Miller, Cynthia Ewer's grandfather
Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:10
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     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. 

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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.