Grenadian Coconut Drops (Baked Coconut Cookies)
Local name: Coconut drops
In short: Grenadian coconut drops: small baked cookies of grated coconut, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg with crisp edges and a soft center. It takes about 38 min in total and makes 10 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 18 min
- Total
- 38 min
- Servings
- 10
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 310 kcal
Coconut drops are small, crumbly baked cookies of grated coconut, butter and spices, a favorite Grenadian snack sold in market stalls and gift shops. The texture is somewhere between a cookie and a macaroon, with crisp edges and a soft middle. They are quick to make with a spoon and no rolling or cutting, and they keep for a week in a tin, which makes them popular as small gifts.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Beat the butter and sugar with a wooden spoon or mixer for 3 minutes until pale and creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together, then stir into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the coconut and the raisins if using. If the dough is too dry to hold together, stir in the milk a tablespoon at a time.
- Drop heaped tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, 4 cm (1 1/2 inches) apart, and shape them into rough mounds.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden around the edges. Cool on the trays for 5 minutes, then move to a rack.
Tips
- Freshly grated coconut gives the best flavor and a soft center. Dried shredded coconut works, but add the 2 tablespoons of milk to keep the dough moist.
- Store in an airtight tin for up to 1 week. If they soften, re-crisp for 5 minutes in a 150°C (300°F) oven.
Questions and answers
Are coconut drops the same as coconut macaroons?
No. Coconut drops contain flour, butter and spices, so they are more like a crumbly cookie, while macaroons are chewy and made from egg white and sugar.
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes. Scoop the dough onto a tray, freeze, then bag the mounds for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 2 to 3 minutes.
Can I leave out the raisins?
Yes. Raisins are optional, and the cookies are good plain or with chopped nuts.
How long does it take to make Grenadian Coconut Drops (Baked Coconut Cookies)?
About 38 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 18 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Grenadian Coconut Drops (Baked Coconut Cookies)?
About 310 kcal per serving, with 4 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 310 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
