Coconut Candy

• sugar↗1 cup
• light corn syrup↗1 1⁄2 cups
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• package flaked coconut (14 oz)↗1
• almond extract, or vanilla↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a large saucepan.

2. 2

   Cook, stirring constantly, just until sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Cook without stirring to 236 degrees (soft ball); remove from heat.

4. 4

   Stir in coconut and flavoring; cool.

5. 5

   Variation 1: Chocolate Coconut Almond Drops (otherwise known as Almond Joys)- Shape cooled coconut mixture into 1-inch balls, flattening bottoms.

6. 6

   Top each with a toasted almond.

7. 7

   Chill at least 1 hour.

8. 8

   Dip in melted chocolate.

9. 9

   Variation 2: Acorns- Shape in balls, tapering one end to cone shape.

10. 10

    Chill 1 hour.

11. 11

    Dip large end into melted chocolate.