No-Bake Fudgy Coconut Cookies

By Nanasjoy

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup 2% milk
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup white baking chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 3 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla until blended. Stir in oats and coconut. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets.

In a microwave, melt baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers.
Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.