Florida Coconut Pralines

An old-fashioned Southern candy. From the Southern chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Cooking time approximate.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 24 pieces

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 2  cups  shredded coconut (fresh if you can get it)
• 1⁄2 cup water

Directions

1. Cook the sugar and water together until it makes a syrup.
2. Take from heat and add the coconut.
3. Bring back to the boil, stirring constantly to 236F on the candy thermometer or until a small amount forms a soft ball in cold water.
4. Drop on a buttered platter and set aside to cool and harden.