MomsMenu.com Recipe Finder Chewy Coconut Bars

2 cups light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
14 ounces flaked coconut
dipping chococolate

Butter a 9" square baking pan; set aside.

In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, combine corn syrup, butter, sugar & salt. Place over high heat & stir with a wooden spoon until mixture comes to a boil. Clip on candy thermometer. Cook to 242 degrees or soft ball stage. Remove from heat & quickly stir in almond extract & coconut. When
well-mixed. Scrape into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into 1" squres and dip in melted chocolate.

Yield: 81 pieces

Per serving: 3037 Calories (kcal); 46g Total Fat; (12% calories from fat); trace Protein; 702g Carbohydrate; 124mg Cholesterol; 3396mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 9 Fat; 47 Other Carbohydrates

Contributor's notes: Reminds you of the store bought candy bar.
Varaition: Add 1 cup chopped roasted almonds along with coconut.Pour a thin layer of caramel over top of uncut coconut mixture. When set, cut into pieces & dip completely in melted chocolate coating.