Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter, salted (1 stick)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 2 cups shredded coconut (sweetened)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a medium sized bowl, combine coconut and pecans; set aside.
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Step 2: In a heavy saucepan over medium high heat, stir sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup and butter.
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Step 3: Cook and stir until mixture comes to a full rolling boil -- let boil and stir for 3 minutes.
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Step 4: Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla and coconut and pecan mixture.
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Step 5: Stir off the heat for about 4 minutes, until mixture starts to cool and thicken.
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Step 6: Drop by large spoonfuls on wax paper.
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Step 7: Let harden completely -- about an hour to an hour and a half -- before serving.
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