Trini Coconut Drops Recipe | Holiday Baking | Trinidad | Caribbean

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor while being dairy-free.

fresh coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Shredded coconut provides similar texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Start with grated coconut purchased from the supermarket.

In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and grated coconut.

Add cinnamon powder and nutmeg to the mixture.

Mix everything together using a spatula until well incorporated and the chunky pieces of coconut are broken up.

Add coconut milk, vanilla essence, and raisins (optional) to the mixture.

Incorporate margarine by mixing it into the flour and coconut mixture using your hands until well combined.

Scoop the mixture using an ice cream scoop or your hands to form coconut drops.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place the coconut drops on a baking sheet and monitor the bake time.

Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and coat the drops with a sugar-water mixture.

Return the coconut drops to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Let cool before serving.

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