Coconut Patties

3 c Sugar
1/4 c Sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c Water
2 c Coconut
1-1/2 ts Vanilla
1/2 c Chopped nuts
1 tb Butter or butter substitute
3 tb Cocoa

Combine sugar and cocoa. Add milk and water. Boil to soft ball stage (234 ~ 238 F). Cool to room temperature. Add coconut and nuts. Add butter and flavoring. Beat until mixture begins to thicken. Drop on waxed paper in small pats.