Grandmother Coyner's Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (No Bake)

Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup milk
6 tblsp cocoa
3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 cup coconut
1/2 tsp vanilla
Nuts, if desired

Preparation
Bring sugar, shortening, milk, and cocoa to full rolling boil. Remove immediately from heat and add remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoon onto wax paper and let harden.