The Most Tastiest Traditional Coconut Drops

if you enjoy the taste and texture of the sweet coconut meat, you will definitely prefer this traditional coconut drops recipe.  The best way I could describe these is “coconutty”. They are also a lot better to eat when you consider fiber content.

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated coconut
• 1 cup all purpose flour packed
• 1/2 cup granulated or brown sugar
• 1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp coconut essence
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla essence
• 1 small egg

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to about 400 degrees F.
• Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the coconut.
• Cut in the butter and mix into the flour. Add the essence to the egg and beat lightly.
• Make a well in the middle of the flour and add the liquid. Mix into a stiff dough.
• Drop about 2-tablespoon full of dough on a well greased sheet.
• Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden in the oven at a lower temperature, 200 degrees F.
• Remove and leave to cool before serving. Bake for approximately 15 minutes

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