Dairy-Free Coconut Candy (Coconut Sweet)

Instructions

1. 1In a medium saucepan, combine the 1 cup of sugar and the 1/2 cup of water. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the 1 cup of sugar is completely dissolved. Continue to cook for 5 minutes, or until the syrup slightly thickens. You will notice it becoming a little more viscous.
3. 3Add the 2 cups of shredded coconut and the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the saucepan. Stir continuously to ensure everything is well combined.
4. 4Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 10-15 minutes. The mixture will start to thicken and clump together. It should pull away from the sides of the pan and form a cohesive mass.
5. 5Carefully remove the saucepan from the heat. Spread the coconut mixture evenly onto a baking sheet. If you do not have a baking sheet, you can use a clean, flat surface lightly greased with a neutral oil (not listed, but implied for separation).
6. 6Allow the coconut candy to cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour. This is important for it to firm up properly.
7. 7Once completely cool and firm, cut the coconut candy into your desired square or rectangular shapes using a sharp knife.

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