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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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These traditional candies, a Cape Malay favorite, are made from coconut and are typically colored bright green or pink. Because they are soft and sticky, they are served in little paper containers, although this recipe uses small cupcake liners. Cooking time is approximate, and doesn't include time needed for the candy to set. Ingredients:
4 cups sugar |
1 lb shredded coconut (about 7 cups) |
1 cup water |
1 tablespoon butter |
1/2-1 teaspoon distilled rose water |
1/4 teaspoon cardamom |
red food coloring (optional) or green food coloring (optional) |
1 small cupcake liners |
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients, except food coloring in a saucepan.
2. Bring mixture to boil, and continue cooking until mixture is fairly thick, about a soft-ball stage.
3. Color with food coloring, if desired.
4. Portion into small cupcake liners and set.
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