Categories: Christmas

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups chopped pecans
• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

1. In a medium bowl combine coconut and pecans and set aside.

2. In a heavy saucepan over medium high heat, stir sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup and butter. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Let boil and stir for 3 minutes.

3. Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla and coconut and pecan mixture. Stir off the heat for about 4 minutes, until mixture starts to cool and thicken.

4. Drop by large spoonfuls on wax paper. Let harden completely (about an hour to an hour and a half).

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