Bev's Unbaked Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe comes from my Mother-in-law. It is a little strange ingredient wise, but makes a very tasty cookie. Just like my PB choc no bake oatmeal cookies, they are super easy to make.

1/2 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp cocoa
1 cup grated apple
pinch of salt
3 cups oats
1 cup chopped pecans - this is optional...my kiddos prefer them without the nuts.
1 tsp vanilla

Melt butter in medium sauce pan. Add sugar, cocoa, apple and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove form heat and add oats, nuts and vanilla. Mix well and drop by tablespoon-fulls onto wax or parchment paper. Let cool. Enjoy!