Description
These Pineapple Coconut Cookies are a delightful tropical treat, combining the sweet flavors of pineapple and coconut in a chewy, soft cookie. Perfect for a summer dessert or anytime you crave a taste of the tropics.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and coconut extract if using.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add pineapple and coconut: Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts or white chocolate chips.
- Be sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
