Coconut Toffee
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 10 to 12 servings
- Total: 1 hr
- Prep: 30 min
- Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
Baking spray
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups unsweetened desiccated coconut (also called finely grated)
Pinch ground cardamom
Drop pink food coloring, optional
Directions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper overlapping the sides (for easy lifting).
- In a heavy bottomed 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, mix the sugar and the water over medium heat. Cook until the mixture reaches the soft ball consistency, or a temperature of 235 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Stir in the coconut, cardamom and add food coloring, if using. (The toffee should be a pale, gentle pink.)
- Quickly spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, firmly pressing it into the corners. Allow it to cool and harden (takes a number of hours!). Cut or break into delicate squares or pieces and enjoy!