Line baking sheets with wax paper.
In a large bowl combine oats and coconut. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan bring butter, sugar, cocoa, milk, and salt to a boil. Continue to boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
Pour mixture over oats and coconut and stir to combine well.
Using a spoon drop by 1 ½-2 tablespoons mounds of desired size on lined baking sheets. Cool and eat.
