Coconut/chocolate patties

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       Title: COCONUT/CHOCOLATE PATTIES
  Categories: Candies
       Yield: 1 Servings
  
       3 c  Sugar
     1/4 c  Sweetened condensed milk
     1/2 c  Water
       2 c  Coconut flakes
   1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
     1/2 c  Chopped nuts
       1 tb Butter or margarine; not die
       3 tb Cocoa
  
   Combine sugar and cocoa.  Add milk and water.  Boil to soft ball stage (234
   ~ 238 F).  Cool to room temperature. Add coconut and nuts. Add butter and
   flavoring.  Beat until mixture begins to thicken. Drop on waxed paper in
   small pats.
  
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