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Coconut Drops

Looks like a cookie, but it is much like a biscuit. Perfect for dinner and a snack.
Course Breads
Cuisine Caribbean, creole
Keyword coconut drops
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 22 drops
Author Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Ingredients

  • 2 ozs. Butter unsalted
  • ½ cups sugar granulated
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • ½ tsp bitters
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup raisins seedless
  • 2 cups finely grated coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add egg, bitters and vanilla; beat well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add coconut and raisins.
  • Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well. Add a little bit of water if necessary to moisten the batter. (However, the batter should be firm enough to hold their shape while baking).

Notes

Soak the raisins before you add it to the dough.