TOOLUM

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Another find from CaribSeek recipes...posting here for ZWT5.by Dave DeWitt and Mary Jane Wilan In the early part of the twentieth century, sweet vendors would pound the streets of towns and villages in T&T, selling candies by means of a spinning wheel. For a penny, a customer spun the wheel and received the number candies indicated when the wheel stopped--up to fifty. Toolum, one of the earliest T&T candies, was undoubtedly supplied by such vendors. Please note cooking time is a guess....

Provided by Thea

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

Yield 30 candies

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
5 cups grated coconut
2 tablespoons crushed dried orange peel
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
grated coconut, for topping

Steps:

  • Melt the sugar in a pot under low heat, stirring constantly, and cook until it turns golden brown. Add the molasses, stirring constantly. Add the coconut, orange peel, and ginger, and reduce heat, still stirring. Cook until the mixture separates smoothly from the bottom and side of the pot.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool. Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto aluminum foil or a slightly oiled cookie sheet. Place grated coconut atop each little cone.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 8.1, Sodium 13.1, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 18.3, Protein 1

Zoey Devine
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Sweetie Peter
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I think it needs more seasoning.


Dipendra Gautam
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I had hoped. I'll have to try it again.


Rajan Aslami
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This is one of those recipes that I always come back to. It's a classic for a reason.


Mohammed Shaibu
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can easily customize it to your own liking by adding or omitting different ingredients.


Antor Chowdhury
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This dish is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect for someone who likes spicy food.


Bo Channel
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


Hassan Tanveer
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Yakub Din
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without any complaints!


Bish aaro
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a meal that is truly special.


Juice Dekidd
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I love the unique flavor of this dish. It's something I've never tasted before.


Lonely Ryan
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and impressive, but it's also not too difficult to make.


ashiq ahmad
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It was absolutely delicious!


Nancy Bonareri
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shoaib Ghaffar
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


jayden ramos
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.