Recipes Desserts Candy Recipes Coconut Candies 3.5 (30) 26 Reviews 5 Photos Chewy coconut candies are made with just milk, sugar, coconut and vanilla. Recipe by Sara Updated on August 4, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 5 5 5 5 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hrs Servings: 12 Yield: 1 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ cups milk 4 cups white sugar 4 cups flaked coconut 1 dash vanilla extract Directions In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together milk and sugar until smooth. Heat, without stirring, to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and vanilla. Let cool slightly. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper lined sheets and let cool completely. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 478 Calories 21g Fat 75g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 478 % Daily Value * Total Fat 21g 26% Saturated Fat 18g 91% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Sodium 24mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 75g 27% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 70g Protein 3g Vitamin C 1mg 3% Calcium 44mg 3% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 216mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved