Chunky Chocolate Candy

1 (3.4 ounce) package chocolate cook and serve pudding mix (not instant) 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 cup chopped pecans (or other nuts) 1/2 cup shredded cocoanut 1/2 cup raisins In medium saucepan, combine pudding mix, sugar, brown sugar, milk and butter. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches the softball stage (237 degrees F) on candy thermometer (about 7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in pecans, coconut, and raisins. Beat well and before mixture starts to harden (you need to work fast), drop by heaping spoonsful onto wax paper.

 

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