Coconut Candy

Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistibly chewy Coconut Candy recipe—an easy-to-make treat that bursts with tropical flavor and a delightful balance of sweetness. Featuring sweetened shredded coconut enveloped in a rich mixture of granulated sugar, light corn syrup, condensed milk, and butter, this homemade candy comes together in just 25 minutes. The recipe uses simple pantry staples but delivers a gourmet touch, thanks to the addition of vanilla extract for warmth and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors. Perfect for holidays, gift-giving, or satisfying your personal candy cravings, these bite-sized coconut mounds are quick to whip up and store beautifully for a week. If you're searching for no-bake dessert ideas or fun homemade candy recipes, this soft, creamy, and textured coconut candy is sure to hit the sweet spot!

Nutriscore Rating: 33/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, unsalted butter, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Allow it to cook until it reaches a soft ball stage (around 230°F or 110°C on a candy thermometer). This will take approximately 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Once the mixture has reached the desired temperature, remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 6

Quickly stir in the sweetened shredded coconut, making sure it is thoroughly coated with the candy mixture.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the coconut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small mounds.

Step 8

Let the coconut candies cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Store the coconut candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(758.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2980.2

Total Fat 109.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 113.7mg	0%
Sodium 1389.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 516.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 462.1g
Protein 21.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12.2IU	0%
Calcium 474.3mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 939.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.4%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 65.9%