COCONUT CANDY CENTERS

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I have been making these for my father in law since I married his son 21 years ago. These taste a lot like the bounty bars I use to get as a child. Every Christmas I include these in the dessert trays I make. I am unsure of the cooking time as I have never timed it.

Provided by Fairy Godmother

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 50 centers

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
4 cups desiccated coconut
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
dipping chocolate

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, syrup, and water in a heavy saucepan.
  • Cover, cook until boiling rapidly.
  • Remove cover and insert candy thermometer.
  • Cook until 234'.
  • Remove heat, add coconut and almond flavoring.
  • Pour onto a slab or platter and let cool.
  • Shape into 3/4" balls.
  • Dip in chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 21.6, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 0.2

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