Haystack cookies or candy is a very prevalent recipe. Almost everyone has made it and there are tons of variations around. It took me a while, but I found a recipe that holds its shape beautifully.
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Haystacks
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2 cups sugar (white or brown)
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 cup butter
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Mix these ingredients together in a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil for 2 minutes. Stir constantly. Move the pot to another burner on low and add the following ingredients:
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1/2 tsp vanilla
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2 1/2 cups rolled oats
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1/2 cup cocoa
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1/2 cup coconut
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Mix well together. Quickly drop on waxed paper cookie sheets and allow to cool.