Mable E. Fowlkes' Coconut Cream Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. granulated sugar
1 c. milk
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. shredded coconut
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Boil sugar, salt and milk together, stirring just until sugar is dissolved.
Bring to soft ball stage (test by dropping a small amount in cold water).
Add coconut, vanilla and cream by beating with a wooden spoon until mixture becomes creamy.
Turn into a buttered pan and cool.
Cut into squares.