Bahamian Coconut Candy

Description
This is a coconut candy.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups grated coconut
 * 1½ cups of sugar
 * ½ cup of water
 * 2 tsp vanilla extract
 * 1 tsp cinnamon powder
 * ¼ tsp baking powder

Directions

 * 1) Bring water to a boil and add coconut.
 * 2) Cook for 5 – 10 minutes and add sugar.
 * 3) Stir constantly and cook for additional 25 minutes until coconut hardens.
 * 4) Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.
 * 5) Place spoonfuls on a plate or wax sheet and allow to cool and harden.