Description
These Tropical Pineapple Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with sweet pineapple and coconut flavors—bringing a taste of sunshine and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and smooth.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Stir in well-drained crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Add chopped macadamia nuts for extra crunch.
- Mix in lime zest for a citrusy twist.
- Use toasted coconut for deeper flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent soggy dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
