1931 Coconut Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups sugar
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup water
2 cups coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

Combine sugar and cocoa.
Add milk and water.
Boil to soft ball stage (234-238).
Cool to room temp.
Add coconut and nuts.
Add butter and flavoring.
Beat until mixture begins to thicken.
Drop onto waxed paper by tablespoonfuls.
This is an old recipe and dosen't give cooking time,I'm posting how long it takes me.