1 1/4 c Sugar 6 oz Semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 c Molasses 2 c Finely chopped Brazil nuts
1/3 c Hot water 1 cn Flaked coconut
2 tb Butter or margarine 1/2 c Finely chopped Brazil nuts
1/4 ts Salt
Yield: 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.
Yields
2 servings