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Coconut Macadamia Pralines

Coconut Macadamia Pralines

Makes 42
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ¼ cup salted butter cubed
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 cup chopped salted macadamia nuts
  • ½ cup finely shredded dry coconut plus more for sprinkling

Method
 

  1. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with wax paper.
  2. In a medium stainless-steel saucepan, bring sugar and coconut milk to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture registers 234° on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat.
  3. Add butter and coconut extract, stirring until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Add macadamia nuts and coconut, stirring to combine. Using a wooden spoon, continue to stir mixture until cool and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Working quickly, use a 2-teaspoon spring-loaded scoop to drop mixture onto prepared sheets. (Pralines will spread a little but should still hold their shape.) Immediately sprinkle each with additional coconut. Let set for 3 hours. Store in an airtight container.