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