Frogs

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Quick chocolate-oatmeal drops. A classic!

Makes about 36

1/2 cup cocoa
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut
3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats

Line two baking sheets with waxed paper. In a large saucepan, stir together cocoa, sugar, milk and butter. Boil for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract, coconut and oats. Combine well. Drop by tablespoonfulls onto prepared cookie sheets. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set. Keep refrigerated. Makes 3-4 dozen cookies.

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Reviews of Frogs:

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   Dec 20, 2011
Would make this again.
These were so gross!! Don't waste your time making these. The worst cookies I've ever made. one star

  Millie Zeiler  Dec 16, 2011
Would make this again.
This is an identical recipe to one of the Haystacks I remember as a kid. Good stuff. A somewhat healthier alternative to some of the other cookies out there. I have a diabetic friend where the sugar is replaced with Splenda. five stars

  Gloria in Wasaga Beach Ontario  Dec 14, 2011
Would make this again.
Made these several times in the sixties.
Lost the recipe but this one is similar.Very good and easy. five stars

  Lori in Plymouth Michigan  Dec 9, 2011
Would make this again.
Great fast cookies. Made them 2 years ago and haven't stopped. Great for everything five stars

  A cookie baker  Dec 6, 2011
Would make this again.
good five stars

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