Almond Joy Centers

AGAIN, I'M NOT A NUT FAN (WELL IT REALLY DEPENDS, BUT WE CAN TALK ABOUT THAT LATER...)

I LIKE TO MAKE THESE WITHOUT THE ALMOND CENTERS, SO THEY'RE REALLY MORE LIKE MOUNDS.

THIS MAKES A BIG RECIPE! I USUALLY CUT IT IN HALF.

From the kitchen of:  The Borens

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pkgs (28oz total) flaked coconut

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2 Tbs. flour

• 2 C sugar

• 1/2 C water

• 2 C light corn syrup

• Pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix coconut, vanilla and flour together in bowl.

2. Cook sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt to about 230°F (soft ball stage - see Candy Testing).

3. Pour cooked mixture over coconut and mold into balls while warm (let it cool a little bit... 230°F is still hot!)

4. Add almond on top, if you like (weirdo).

5. Cool and dip in chocolate.

6. These keep well in an airtight container and freezer.

MAKES: Approximately 80 - 1' pieces (I usually cut this recipe in half and get about 40)