Tropical Fudge

Tropical Fudge
Categories: Candies, Christmas
Yield: 2 servings

1 1/4 c Sugar
1/2 c Molasses
1/3 c Hot water
2 tb Butter or margarine
1/4 ts Salt
6 oz Semisweet chocolate pieces
2 c Finely chopped Brazil nuts
1 cn Flaked coconut
1/2 c Finely chopped Brazil nuts

Servings: 2 pounds

DIRECTIONS: In saucepan, mix sugar, molasses, hot water, butter and
salt. Stir over low heat until a small amount of the mixture forms a
soft ball when dropped in cold water (240-F). Remove from heat; add
chocolate; do not stir. Cool to 150 F, and stir until chocolate is
well blended. Add 2 cups nuts and coconut. Pour into buttered 8x8x2"
pan, and press in 1/2 cup nuts. Let stand in cool place several hours
before cutting in squares.

Source: Mom's old magazine clippings- 1940's to 1970's

From: Sallie Austin