Description
Sweet Hawaiian pineapple coconut cookies blend tropical flavors from Pacific islands. Crisp edges and chewy centers deliver island-inspired deliciousness you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml/10.14 fl oz) sugar
- 2 cups (480 ml/16.23 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (160 ml/5.41 fl oz) shortening
- ¾ cup (180 ml/6.09 fl oz) crushed pineapple, well drained
- ½ cup (120 ml/4.06 fl oz) shredded coconut, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 tsps baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp imitation almond extract
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Whip shortening, sugar, and flavor extracts in a mixing bowl until light and creamy, then blend in the egg until fluffy and well-integrated.
- Fruit Incorporation: Fold crushed pineapple into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Dry Ingredient Blend: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, then gradually fold into the pineapple mixture to create a consistent cookie dough.
- Coconut Coating: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them 3 inches apart, and generously sprinkle finely chopped coconut over each cookie portion.
- Baking Process: Position the cookie sheet in a preheated 325°F oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until edges turn light golden-brown.
- Cooling and Finishing: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Precise Ingredient Measurement: Use exact measurements to ensure consistent texture and flavor in every batch of cookies.
- Moisture Management: Pat crushed pineapple dry to prevent excess liquid from making the dough too wet and affecting cookie consistency.
- Coconut Distribution Tip: Toast coconut flakes before sprinkling for enhanced nutty flavor and crispier texture.
- Storage Strategy: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and prevent moisture absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg