Everyone will love the flavor of this Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Cookies Recipe. The tropical flavors create delicious homemade cookies with a Hawaiian pina colada flair. It's a simple but flavorful dessert recipe, great any time.
If you're a fan of tropical flavors, you're going to be obsessed with these cookies. The coconut and pineapple make the perfect blend of tropical flavors, creating delicious homemade cookies sure to be a hit.
I love that they have minimal prep time, and every bite has notes of pineapple. They've quickly become one of my most loved desserts, and I love enjoying one in the morning with a hot cup of joe.
They're not only the perfect treat for spring, but their sweet, tart taste and unique texture make them a contender for the top of your cookie list.
See these Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes and this Pineapple Ice Cream for more fun flavors everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Salted butter - Be sure that it is softened so it's easy to mix. If you have unsalted butter, add an extra pinch of salt.
- White sugar- For added sweetness.
- Brown sugar - Adds sweetness and the golden brown coloring.
- Large eggs - A binding agent for the dry ingredients.
- Vanilla extract - Gives the vanilla flavoring.
- All purpose flour - The main ingredient in the dough.
- Baking powder - Adds texture.
- Salt - For flavor.
- Unsweetened coconut flakes - I use toasted coconut flakes for the best flavor and texture.
- Dried pineapple - Chop this up so there aren't big chunks.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Pineapple Coconut Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add parchment paper to two baking sheets.
Step One: Mix the softened butter with a mixer until creamy in a large bowl with a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer). Add the sugar and mix until fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and eggs. Mix until it is smooth.
Step Two: Add the dry ingredients and mix until they are incorporated.
Step Three: Fold in the shredded coconut and dried pineapple. Make sure they are evenly distributed.
Step Four: Scoop balls of the cookie dough using a cookie scoop onto the prepared cookie sheets. I use a medium scoop.
Step Five: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-24 minutes or until just golden brown around the edges.
Step Six: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Top Tip
When making cookies, don't overmix. That can make cookies tough or cakey. For the best chewy cookies, mix just until the ingredients are incorporated.
Variations
- Add ingredients - Crushing up some macadamia nuts and mixing them into the cookie batter can be a great option for more Hawaiian flavor.
- Coconut - Swap in shredded sweetened coconut for the flakes. It will make the cookies a little sweeter but still work. You can add coconut extract to boost the coconut flavor.
- Lemon zest - Adding a bit of lemon will complement the other flavors.
- Toppings - While these cookies are perfect just like they are, adding toppings can be fun. Drizzle a bit of white chocolate on top, or add crushed nuts and press them down into the surface. A sprinkle of powdered sugar sprinkled on top works, too!
Try this No Bake Passionfruit Cheesecake for another amazing tropical dessert!
Equipment
To make these homemade cookies, be sure to have a medium bowl or large bowl for mixing, prepared baking sheets, a hand mixer, and a cookie scoop.
Storage
Once the cookies are baked, let them cool to room temperature and then store them in an airtight container. They can be stored on the counter or in the fridge. You can also freeze them for later by adding them to a freezer-safe bag. Thaw by moving to the fridge for a short time.
Common Questions
This recipe was designed for dried pineapple. Using crushed pineapple, fresh pineapple, or canned pineapple chunks will make the cookies too wet and change the texture.
Make this Pineapple Jam Recipe and use it in my Lemon Blueberry Cookies for another pineapple cookie variation (omitting the lemon extract). Roll the dough in shredded coconut before baking. When they are done with a little bit of toasted coconut. Yum!
Related
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
- Cookies and Cream Sugar Cookies
- Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
- Valentines Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- Cocoa Blossom Cookies
📖 Recipe
Pineapple Coconut Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup salted butter softened (1.5 sticks)
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1 cup dried pineapple chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Add the sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Next, add the eggs and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Add the flour and mix just until incorporated.
- Fold in the coconut and pineapple.
- Scoop balls of dough using a medium cookie scoop.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly brown around the edges. Let cool completely on the pans.
Nutrition
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