Glazed Fruit Coconut Drops

Name: Glazed Fruit Coconut Drops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all purpose flour; 1 cup unsweetened dry coconut; 1/4 cup glazed fruit; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; 1 tbsp cocoa powder; 1/4 tsp cinnamon

My Glazed Fruit Coconut Drops are quick and easy to prepare; it takes me about 20 minutes. I love adding coconut whenever I can because it is a healthy fat. Dehydrated coconut adds flavour to baking; according to health studies it contains iron and helps with circulation. Good information: https://www.boldsky.com/health/wellness/2017/dry-coconut-health-benefits-uses/articlecontent-pf157161-113358.html

Italians and coconuts

I remember the first time we bought a coconut at our house. Mom tried cutting it with a knife and of course it didn’t work. We took it out to the garage and hit it with a hammer. It’s the laughter and simplicity of my childhood that makes the kitchen such a happy place. Years later when in Italy vacationing on the beach at Cefalù, Sicily we would wait for the voice of the beach vendors ” Cocco Bello” as they sold their coconut over ice. They live in the moment and you can feel their love of life. What a wonderful snack and great memories. This is typical of the coconut vendors any beach in Sicily : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWg138okGAY

Putting the dough together

cream the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract and then add the flour 1/4 cup at a time.

The final addition is the coconut and I stir to blend.

I drop them by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a prepared baking sheet and decorate with glazed fruit.