Trinidadian Sugar Cakes

* Exported from MasterCook *

Trinidadian Sugar Cakes

Recipe By : Nicole Farmer <N.Farmer@CAR0201.WINS.ICL.CO.UK>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes And Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 Cups Grated Coconut
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Sugar
1/2 Tea Cream Of Tartar
1 Tea Almond Essence
Few Drops Of Food Colouring -- * see note


* (Very few! Otherwise you'll have flourescent!)

1. Boil sugar and water to form a light syrup.
2. When bubbles the size of small pearls appear, add grated cocunut and
cream of tartar.
3. When the cocunut mixture comes away from the sides of the pan easily,
remove from heat and beat with a spoon for 3-5 minutes.
4. Add essence and food colouring and mix well.
5. Drop by spoonfuls on an oiled cookie or enamel tray.
6. Allow to harden completely.
7. Store in an airtight container.

Tip: You can divide the mixture into batches before Step 4 and add a
different color to each batch. It looks really pretty in a glass
cookie jar after its finished.

In spite of the high sugar content, this is a really popular snack with
parents for the kids. It's quick & easy. There aren't any preservatives.
What you see is what you get. You have to like coconut, though.

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