Cozy Jamaican Coconut Drops
These Jamaican Coconut Drops are a quick and easy sweet-spicy treat with a chewy texture and authentic island flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 drops 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (medium shred preferred)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup milk (whole milk or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: shredded coconut, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt, and if using, ground allspice and freshly grated nutmeg.
- Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly to evenly distribute spices and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: milk, melted and cooled butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until combined and sticky but manageable.
- Drop spoonfuls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and coconut is toasted, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
If mixture is too dry, add a splash more milk; if too wet, add extra shredded coconut or flour. Use parchment paper for best crisp bottoms. Watch oven closely to prevent burning. Fresh spices improve flavor. Test one drop first to adjust sweetness or spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 coconut drop
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 55
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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