Tropical Fudge

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/3 cup hot water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate pieces
• 2 cups finely chopped Brazil nuts
• 1 can flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup finely chopped Brazil nuts

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, mix together 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 degrees F).
2. Remove from heat; add chocolate; do not stir.
3. Cool to 150 degrees F, and stir until chocolate is well blended.
4. Add 2 cups Brazil nuts and coconut.
5. Pour into buttered 8 inch pan, and press in 1/2 cup Brazil nuts over the top.
6. Let stand in cool place for several hours before cutting into squares.