Coconut Candy (Sugar Coconut)
A sweet and chewy treat made from coconut flakes and sugar, this dairy-free candy is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large saucepan, combine the coconut, sugar, and water.
- 2Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to thicken.
- 3Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes sticky and the coconut starts to caramelize, about 15-20 minutes.
- 4Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5Spread the mixture evenly onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- 6Let it cool completely before cutting into squares or pieces.
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