Coconut Drops

This is a popular Jamaican snack among both kids and adults. The dried coconut flesh is chopped into little cubes and cooked with brown cane sugar, ginger, and water. The sticky mixture is dropped in small mounds on greased paper and allowed to cool and firm once it has been fried.

Ingredients

• 2 c diced coconut, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 lb brown sugar, 1 pinch salt, 1 tsp powdered ginger (optional), 1/2 c water

Directions

• Place 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of water to pot (a medium rice pot is what I use), bring to a boil. Combine all ingredients and add to boiling water. Boil for approximately 25 to 30 minutes or until very sticky (almost like syrup).
• Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper or just use cooking spray. Take a serving spoon or ice cream scooper to yield one drop on a baking cookie sheet. Place 1 inch apart. Wait until it's cool and hard to eat. Enjoy!