COCONUT CANDY
I especially like the "Almond Joy" version of this recipe. I found it years ago in Family Circle.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Candy
Time 25m
Yield 15-20 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a large saucepan.
- Cook, stirring constantly, just until sugar is dissolved.
- Cook without stirring to 236 degrees (soft ball); remove from heat.
- Stir in coconut and flavoring; cool.
- Variation 1: Chocolate Coconut Almond Drops (otherwise known as Almond Joys)- Shape cooled coconut mixture into 1-inch balls, flattening bottoms.
- Top each with a toasted almond.
- Chill at least 1 hour.
- Dip in melted chocolate.
- Variation 2: Acorns- Shape in balls, tapering one end to cone shape.
- Chill 1 hour.
- Dip large end into melted chocolate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 21.5, Carbohydrate 39.5, Sugar 22.4
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