DULCES DE COCO (COCONUT CANDIES) 
3 c. light brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. evaporated milk
2 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2/3 c. fresh shredded coconut

In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, salt and milk. Heat over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat and cook slowly until smooth. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat, add butter, vanilla and cream of tartar; let cool.

When cool, beat until creamy smooth. Add coconut. Mix until thick. Pour into buttered square pan, chill. Cut into squares.

 

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