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Coconut Pineapple Sunshine Cookies

Soft and chewy tropical cookies loaded with sweet pineapple and shredded coconut.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies & Biscuits
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup crushed pineapple well drained
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Optional Garnish
  • 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes for topping

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • hand mixer
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and drained pineapple.
  3. Combine dry ingredients separately and gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in shredded coconut.
  5. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 11 to 13 minutes.
  6. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Drain pineapple thoroughly and avoid overbaking for the softest texture.