Coconut Candy

Directions

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.