Description
Pineapple Cookies are a delightful treat that transports you straight to the tropics with their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 can pineapple rings, drained and patted dry
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Begin your journey to tropical cookie paradise by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven warms up, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent your delicious cookies from sticking and ensure they bake evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter (or coconut oil) with the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Use an electric mixer or whisk vigorously until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Gently incorporate the eggs into the creamed mixture, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully blended before adding the next. Follow this by stirring in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut, which adds texture and that unmistakable tropical flair. Now, it’s time to assemble your cookies! Place the drained pineapple rings onto the prepared baking sheet. Use about 1/4 cup of the cookie dough and scoop it onto each pineapple ring.
- Finish off these beautiful treats by drizzling caramel sauce over each cookie. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and let the cookies bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they’re golden brown. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened adequately for easy blending; it should be at room temperature and easily spreadable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 200 per cookie
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Protein: 2 g