Florida Coconut Pralines

Florida Coconut Pralines

Ingredients:
sugars, granulated
shortening confectionery, coconut (hydrogenated) and or palm kernel (hydrogenated)
water, bottled, generic

Directions:
Cook the sugar and water together until it makes a syrup.
Take from heat and add the coconut.
Bring back to the boil, stirring constantly to 236F on the candy thermometer or until a small amount forms a soft ball in cold water.
Drop on a buttered platter and set aside to cool and harden.