Coconut Drops
Bite-sized morsels of tropical paradise! These decadent delights are crafted with freshly grated coconut, gently sweetened, and baked to golden perfection. A sweet escape in every irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups 160g all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp 1g baking powder
- ¼ tsp 1.25g baking soda
- ¼ tsp 1.5g salt If using sea salt, use ⅙ tsp / ~1g
- ½ tsp 1g freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ tsp 0.5g ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup 57g unsalted butter, cold
- ⅓ cup 67g brown sugar adjust up to ½ cup / 100g for a sweeter bite
- 2 large eggs 100g without shell, slightly cold
- ½ tsp 2.5g vanilla essence
- 2 tbsp 30g coconut milk, fresh recommended
Mix-Ins
- ⅓ cup 50g raisins
- 1 cup 80g grated coconut (fresh recommended)
Optional Add-Ins
- 2 tbsp 20g mixed dried fruit
- Maraschino cherries whole or chopped, for topping or mixing into batter
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Lightly grease your baking sheet.
- Greasing is recommended over parchment paper for this rustic treat.
Mixing – Dry Base
- In a medium bowl, whisk together: Flour, Baking powder, Baking soda
- Add the cold butter.
- Using your fingertips, a pastry cutter, or a food processor, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
- Tip: Avoid using your palms to prevent warming the butter.
Mixing – Add-Ins
- Stir in: Brown sugar, Grated coconut, Raisins, Mixed dried fruit (if using)
Combining
- Add coconut milk and vanilla essence.
- Mix until fully combined.
- The dough should be soft and slightly sticky — able to fall off a spoon without sticking to your hands.
- If the dough is too dry, add more coconut milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it comes together.
Shaping
- Use a spoon to drop small mounds of dough onto your greased baking sheet.
- Optional: Top each with a maraschino cherry.
Baking
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
Cooling
- Allow the coconut drops to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Baking Notes
Prefer sweeter drops?Increase the brown sugar to ½ cup (100g) for a sweeter bite. Yield This is a flexible recipe. Yield will vary depending on the size of each drop. Using Dried Coconut? If substituting fresh coconut with desiccated (dried) coconut:
- Gradually add more coconut milk or water until the dough becomes sticky and spoonable.
- Dried coconut is less sweet, so slightly increase the sugar for balance.