Ingredients

3 cups brown sugar

3 cups butter or margarine (not in a tub)

6 cups oatmeal

3 cups flour

1 tbs. baking soda

***1 cup coconut added in place of 1 cup flour, if desired

Preparation

Put all ingredients in a huge bowl and mash and knead until all ingredients are all well mixed. Form into small balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Butter the bottom of a glass; dip into sugar and press the balls flat. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.