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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 c Sugar
1/2 c Molasses
1/3 c Hot water
2 tb Butter or margarine
1/4 ts Salt
6 oz Semisweet chocolate pieces
2 c Finely chopped Brazil nuts
1 cn Flaked coconut
1/2 c Finely chopped Brazil nuts
Servings: 2 pounds
DIRECTIONS: In saucepan, mix sugar, molasses, hot
water, butter and salt. Stir over low heat until a
small amount of the mixture forms a soft ball when
dropped in cold water (240-F). Remove from heat; add
chocolate; do not stir. Cool to 150 F, and stir until
chocolate is well blended. Add 2 cups nuts and
coconut. Pour into buttered 8x8x2" pan, and press in
1/2 cup nuts. Let stand in cool place several hours
before cutting in squares.
Source: Mom's old magazine clippings- 1940's to 1970's
