Description
These Tropical Pineapple Coconut Cookies are a delightful treat that transports you to a sunny beach with every bite. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a luscious coconut flavor complemented by juicy pineapple chunks, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tropical essence.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add-ins:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded coconut, sweetened
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and macadamia nuts (if using).
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The cookie dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. You can also substitute the butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 80 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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