Coconut Candy

Directions

1. 1
   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.
3. 3
   Stir in the coconut and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until it register s 234°F (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.
4. 4
   Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet and flatten into 3-inch rounds.
5. 5
   When cool and firm, wrap individually in plastic wrap.
6. 6
   Store in an airtight container up to a week.