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A batch of baked Trinidad coconut drops with cherries on top.
Renee Robley

Coconut Drops Recipe (Trini Style)

5 from 1 vote
This traditional coconut drops recipe is chock full of grated coconut and spices. Light and delicious, the perfect sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 412
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups grated fresh coconut about 1 dry coconut
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Stir in the grated coconut, vanilla, and lime zest, if using. Mix until a stiff dough forms.
  6. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet in rough heaps, leaving a little space between each.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and set around the edges.
  8. Brush the coconut drops with sugar glaze or ginger simple syrup while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal

Notes

Some people like to add raisins. You can add 1/2 cup raisins when you are mixing in your grated coconut.
You can add some cherries to the top of each mound before baking.
If you want pretty drops, add mixed peel instead of raisins.

Recipe Printed From ThisBagoGirl.com

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