Here is a receipe I have not used in years, but the cookies were good and may be like what you are looking for.

Chocolate Haystacks

2 c. sugar
1/3 cup cocoa (reg.type, dry)
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. butter
3 1/2 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla
dash salt

In saucepan, bring first 4 ingred. to a full boil. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop quickly from tsp. on waxed paper. Cool. Makes about 48

Good luch!