Ingredients

  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 4 Tbsp. Hershey's cocoa
  • 1 c. evaporated milk
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 2 Tbsp. corn syrup
  • 2 c. grated coconut
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. coconut extract
  • dash of salt

Method

  • Sift sugar and cocoa into a thick walled pot.
  • Add butter, milk, corn syrup and salt.
  • Cook until melted.
  • Add coconut and cook over medium to low heat approximately 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add vanilla and coconut extracts.
  • Stir and cool slightly.
  • Spoon onto waxed paper laid over paper towels with small ice cream scoop.
  • Makes 28 to 30 pralines.