White Coconut Candy

• 1 cup grated coconut
• 1½ cups white sugar
• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp. light corn syrup
• pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients except butter and vanilla and put to boil on a high heat. Boil until it forms a thread (228º).

Remove from fire and add butter and vanilla. Stir until creamy and drop by teaspoons on buttered pan.

Makes approximately 18 pieces.

Note: Food coloring and flavoring may be added if so desired.