Coconut Kisses Name: Nathalie Alcantara Base: Fort Drum NY Recipe: 2 cups grated fresh coconut (the meat of 1 medium-size coconut) 1 cup water 1-1/2 cups dark brown sugar Combine the coconut and water in a saucepan with a heavy bottom.Bring to a boil. Add the brown sugar.Reduce the heat to low cook for 30 minutes,stirring occasionally or until the mixture becomes thick and sticky. Drop the mixture by tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet. Let the coconut kisses cool completely.