WHITE CHOCOLATE COCONUT FUDGE

White Chocolate Coconut Fudge image

A small bite of this rich candy is all you need to satisfy a sweet tooth. My family prefers it to chocolate fudge.-Linda Wilkens, Maple Grove, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
8 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 30-40 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in white chocolate and marshmallows until melted. Stir in the coconut, nuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.