Coconut Candies

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 cups white sugar
  • 4 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 dash vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper lined sheets and let cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

383 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.5g 5% DV
Total Fat 10.7g 14% DV
Carbs 56.4g 21% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 39.6g 79% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 87.3mg 4% DV
Potassium 182mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 109mg 8% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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