Sugar Cakes

Ingredients

• •4 cups grated coconut
• •1 cup water
• •1 cup sugar
• •1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• •1 teaspoon almond essence
• •A few drops of food coloring

Directions

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