Gather the ingredients - * Rolled oats * Shredded coconut * Cocoa powder * Salt * Sugar * Butter * Milk * Vanilla extract
Mix oats, coconut, cocoa powder, and salt in a large microwavable bowl until combined. Set aside.
Place sugar, butter, and milk in a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
– Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. – Pour the syrup into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir to combine well.
Let set 5 minutes.
Using an ice cream scoop, drop the mixture onto the sheet pan. Gently press the cookies down into a flatter cookie shape.