Jamaican Toto
This delightful coconut square recipe combines aromatic spices, fresh lime rind, and the sweet crunch of coconut for a delicious treat. The warm flavors meld together to create a delightful snack or dessert that is perfect for sharing with friends and family. Enjoy these squares for a taste of tropical paradise in every bite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 cups grated coconut
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 lb margarine or butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- grated rind of 1/2 lime
- a few drops of browning
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, cinammon and nutmeg in a deep bowl. Add lime rind and grated coconut and mix well, until coconut is evenly distributed through the mixture.
- Add to creamed butter and sugar. Mix in egg, vanilla and browning. Add milk slowly, until mixture makes a fairly stiff dough.
- Bake in a greased pan at 350F for 1/2 hour. Cut into squares or slices and serve.
Yield
Makes 1 loave
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