Coconut Candy

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   Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or waxed paper. Lightly grease it.

2. 2

   In a heavy saucepan over high heat, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Cook until a syrup forms, about 10 minutes.

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   Stir in the coconut and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until it register s 234u00b0F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, or until a small bit dropped into a glass of ice water holds together and is quite soft when pressed between your fingertips. Remove from heat.

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   Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet and flatten into 3-inch rounds.

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   When cool and firm, wrap individually in plastic wrap.

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   Store in an airtight container up to a week.

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