Java Jems

These are very tasty, and easy too - no baking required, so no watching the oven to see if they are done. Just cool and enjoy!

2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix rolled oats, coconut, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.

Mix sugar, milk, butter and instant coffee together in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix.

Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper and let cool.