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Tropical Pineapple Coconut Cookies: Soft, Chewy Cookies with Island Flavor


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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(Makes 18–20 cookies)
  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks / 170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (120g) crushed canned pineapple, well-drained (squeeze in a paper towel!)
  • ¾ cup (60g) sweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
  • ½ cup (90g) white chocolate chips or chopped chunks

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Cream wet ingredients: Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (~3 min). Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in mix-ins: Stir in drained pineapple, coconut, and white chocolate chips.
  5. Chill dough 30 minutes (essential—pineapple adds moisture!).
  6. Roll & bake: Scoop 1½-tbsp portions. Roll in extra coconut if desired. Place 2″ apart on sheets. Flatten slightly.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers look soft.
  8. Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
💡 Pro Tip: For extra flavor, toast the coconut before adding!

Prep Time & Nutrition (per cookie):

Prep Time: 15 min (+ 30 min chill) | Cook Time: 12 min | Total Time: 57 min
Servings: 20 | Calories: 130 | Net Carbs: 16g | Fats: 7g | Protein: 2g