½ cup finely shredded dry coconut, plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with wax paper.
In a medium stainless-steel saucepan, bring sugar and coconut milk to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture registers 234° on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat.
Add butter and coconut extract, stirring until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Add macadamia nuts and coconut, stirring to combine. Using a wooden spoon, continue to stir mixture until cool and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
Working quickly, use a 2-teaspoon spring-loaded scoop to drop mixture onto prepared sheets. (Pralines will spread a little but should still hold their shape.) Immediately sprinkle each with additional coconut. Let set for 3 hours. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/coconut-macadamia-pralines-recipe/