Combine coconut, oatmeal and salt together and set aside.
WET INGREDIENTS
In a large saucepan heat sugar, butter, milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil and let boil exactly 5 minutes.*
Remove from the heat and add dry ingredients and vanilla. Working quickly, stir until combined.
Using 2 spoons, fill one with the cookie mixture and use the other to push it off the spoon onto a baking sheet. (Use 2 soup spoons for larger cookies and 2 regular spoons for smaller cookies)
OPTIONAL - Immediately top cookies with candy or sprinkles so they harden right onto the cookie.
Allow to cool and harden before eating. Put them in the fridge to harden if you're in a hurry to eat them.
Notes
*If the mixture is overcooked on the stove they will quickly harden but will definitely be edible. DECORATIONS - These cookies don't need any embellishments but kids love to decorate. Here are some ideas:
Valentine's Day - heart candy sprinkles or cinnamon hearts
St. Patrick's Day - green candy sprinkles or tiny shamrocks