Posted by Cynthia Ewer on October 15, 2007

    Description

    Each year, our family would wait eagerly for my grandparents' box of Christmas treats. This recipe was my grandfather's contribution.
    Chocolate bundles of crunchy rolled oats, crisp coconut and plump pecans, these traditional Christmas favorites are easy to make ... and this candy freezes well if properly packaged.

    Ingredients

    1⁄3Cupcocoa powder
    2Cupsugar, granulated
    1⁄2Cupmilk
    1⁄2Cupbutter, unsalted
    1Teaspoonvanilla extract
    2Cuprolled oats, uncooked
    1Cupshredded coconut
    1⁄2Cuppecans, chopped

    Instructions

    In a large saucepan, combine cocoa, sugar, milk and butter. Heat, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat until the mixture boils. Boil 2 to 3 minutes.

    Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla, oats, coconut and pecans. Stir until stiff.

    Drop in heaping teaspoonfuls on waxed paper. Cool.

    Notes

    To freeze, stack candies in single layers separated by wax paper. Place in zipper freezer food storage bag, and freeze for up to 2 months.



    Summary

    Yield
    Servings
    Source

    Weldon Miller, Cynthia Ewer's grandfather

    Prep time10 minutes

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