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
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