Boil sugar, cocoa, milk, salt and butter for one minute after it comes to a full boil. Do not go over one minute. Remove from heat. Mix peanut butter and vanilla into cocoa mixutre, stirring until mixture is smooth. Add oatmeal, blend until oats are covered by cocoa mixture. Drop by teaspoon on waxed paper. If adding coconut, add with peanut butter and a little more milk. Let cookies stand until set.
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