Description
These Pineapple Coconut Cookies are a tropical delight, combining the sweet flavors of pineapple and coconut in every bite. They are soft, chewy, and perfect for a sweet treat or snack.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add Pineapple and Coconut: Gently fold in crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Bake: Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra tropical flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract or a handful of chopped macadamia nuts.
- Make sure pineapple is very well-drained to prevent overly soft cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
