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Coconut Candies

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"Chewy coconut candies are made with just milk, sugar, coconut and vanilla." — sal

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Original recipe makes 1 dozen Change Servings

1 1/2 cups milk
4 cups white sugar

4 cups flaked coconut
1 dash vanilla extract

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Directions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together milk and sugar until smooth. Heat, without stirring, to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and vanilla. Let cool slightly.
Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper lined sheets and let cool completely.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 21, 2008

This recipe was good. I love really sweet stuff, however, this was too much! Next time I will add more coconut to balance out the sugar mixture.

—COSarah

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 25, 2007

I double the recipe to make as Christmas gifts this year, based on all the good reviews. I boiled and boiled the milk and sugar with a candy thermometer for about 20 minutes and the temp never reached the 240 mark. I finally gave up and poured it out on 2 cookie sheets, hoping it would set and I could cut into bars. Of course, they never really solidified, so I added some mini-choc chips, poured it into jars and called it "Coconut Ice Cream Topping". LOL

—SARAHLOUZOO

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20 Ratings

Dec 26, 2003

This recipe is a real winner! I made it on a rainy day, and the candies still set up beautifully and tasted great. A great addition to Christmas gift baskets, especially for coconut lovers.

—KEGRUVER

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Apr 26, 2006

These were fast and easy to make, but very sweet. I would use unsweetened coconut next time, but I would probably make them again. I also quartered the recipe, and still got 12 balls, so yield is really a lot more than stated. I tried a version with soymilk, and they were just as good. A great coconut "macaroon-type" alternative for my milk/egg allergic kiddo.

—VioletPetal

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Mar 31, 2007

This recipe is a life saver. My 2-year old granddaughter has severe allergies to dairy, egg, and peanuts. There are not too many chewy recipes available. I substituted soy milk. I did use some gel food coloring to make them look prettier. Thanks so much for posting this!

—FROZENDIGITS

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Aug 29, 2008

I followed the instructions exactly, and they did not set up right. This was my first try really making candy though. I am sure that it is an art. Even though they did not set up, they were still good.

—Lindsay

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Mar 30, 2008

This recipe was okay...I thought it was way to sugary and so eating just one kinda made me a little sick. I think that if you were to add a little less sugar and maybe change it up by dipping them in chocolate, even just one side it would look pretty and break up the flavor just a little.

—MELINDACOSTA

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Aug 19, 2007

Yummy! I loved this recipe because I am a coconut lover! Even my family loved as well. Although it was a little sweet for my taste. But it is great recipe for the holidays!

—Toasty36

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Nutrition

Calories
478 kcal
24%

Carbohydrates
75.4 g
24%

Cholesterol
2 mg
< 1%

Fat
20.6 g
32%

Fiber
5.1 g
20%

Protein
3.1 g
6%

Sodium
24 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Coconut Candies

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 478
Calories from Fat: 185

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.6g 32 %
Saturated Fat 18.1g 91 %
Cholesterol 2mg < 1 %
Sodium 24mg < 1 %
Potassium 216mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 75.4g 24 %
Dietary Fiber 5.1g 20 %
Protein 3.1g 6 %
Sugars 70.3g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 10 %
Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 6 %
Vitamin B6 7 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.