Coconut Chocolate Candy

Name: Coconut Chocolate Candy
Ingredients: 3/4 c. butter (1 1/2 sticks); 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. salt; 5 2/3 c. confectioners sugar (1 1/2 boxes); 1 (16 oz.) pkg. flaked coconut; 1 lb. chopped pecans; 3 oz. paraffin (1/2 block); 1 1/2 lb. semi-sweet chocolate morsels

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
5 2/3 c. confectioners sugar (1 1/2 boxes)
1 (16 oz.) pkg. flaked coconut
1 lb. chopped pecans
3 oz. paraffin (1/2 block)
1 1/2 lb. semi-sweet chocolate morsels

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat but do not allow to brown.
2

Whisk in the condensed milk, vanilla and salt. Then add the confectioners sugar, coconut and pecans.
3

Mix quickly; you will have to use your hands.
4

Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with vegetable spray.
5

Transfer the candy mixture to the pan and pat it in place firmly, using the palm of your hand to smooth the surface evenly.
6

Cover and store in the coldest part of your refrigerator overnight.