Tropical fudge

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