Recipe for cooking coconut candy

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3 c. sugar
1 c. milk
3 c. shredded coconut

In a saucepan, boil sugar and milk over med. heat until it becomes a thin syrup (232 degrees fahrenheit to 240 degrees fahrenheit on a candy thermometer).

Add coconut, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Color should be a nice golden brown. Spread over a flat plate and let cool. May be eaten warm or chilled.

Makes 24 pieces.

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