Compliments of Aunt Mary McGill



1/2 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1 stick butter
1 package chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup coconut
3 cups oats
1 teaspoon vanilla
*raisins or dates optional




Bring the milk, sugar and butter to a boil and add one package chocolate chips.  Stir until melted.  Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts, and 3/4 cup coconut.  Add 3 cups oats and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.  Drop onto wax paper.  Place in refrigerator to harden.