NO BAKE COCONUT PECAN PRALINE COOKIES

NO BAKE COCONUT PECAN PRALINE COOKIES 2 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. evaporated milk 1/2 c. corn syrup 1 stick (1/2 c.) salted butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 1/2 c. chopped pecans 2 c. sweetened shredded coconut In a med. sized bowl, combine coconut & pecans; set aside. In a heavy saucepan over med.- high heat, stir sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup & butter. Cook & stir until mixture comes to a full rolling boil -- let boil & stir for 3 mins. Remove pan from heat & stir in vanilla & coconut & pecan mixture. Stir off the heat for about 4 mins., until mixture starts to cool & thicken. Drop by lg. spoonfuls on wax paper. Let harden completely -- about an hr.- an 1 1/2 -- before serving.