Coconut patties

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsSugar
¼cupSweetened condensed milk
½cupWater
2cupsCoconut
teaspoonVanilla
½cupChopped nuts
1tablespoonButter or butter substitute
3tablespoonsCocoa

Directions

Combine sugar and cocoa. Add milk and water. Boil to soft ball stage (234 ~ 238 F). Cool to room temperature. Add coconut and nuts.

Add butter and flavoring. Beat until mixture begins to thicken. Drop on waxed paper in small pats. Mildred G. Allison, Watkins Glen, NY.