Microwave No Bake Cookies

Microwave No Bake Cookies

2 cups sugar
5 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut (optional)
Combine sugar and cocoa in a 2 quart glass bowl. Stir in milk, and add butter. Cook uncovered in microwave for 4 minutes on High, or until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Stir well. Continue cooking 1 minute at High.
Remove mixture from oven and stir in remaining ingredients, mix thoroughly. Drop by tsp. onto waxed paper. Refrigerate to set.