No Bake Chocolate Haystack Cookies

Prepare 2 cookie sheets – or a counter top – with parchment or waxed paper.

In a large bowl, combine oats and coconut, set aside.

Combine sugar, milk (or liqueur), butter, cocoa powder, and salt together in a medium saucepan. Heat to a boil, stirring constantly. Allow to boil for 2 minutes, remove from heat.If you're not using liqueur, stir the Vanilla in to the chocolate mixture.

Pour hot mixture over coconut and oats, stir to coat everything evenly.

Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared pans or counter top, allow to cool fully – cookies will harden and “set up” as they cool. I like to use an ice cream scoop for this.

Store in an airtight container – these will keep a long time, assuming they go uneaten that long!