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Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Thumbprint Cookies

Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Thumbprint Cookies for Tropical Bliss

Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful tropical treat with a buttery base, luscious pineapple filling, and crunchy coconut topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling
  • 1 cup pineapple filling fresh or canned
For the Topping
  • 1 cup toasted coconut unsweetened

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and granulated sugar, whisk together until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth, then gradually mix in sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Fold the dry mixture into the creamed mixture until just combined.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Using your thumb, create an indentation in the center of each dough ball.
  7. Fill each indentation with pineapple filling, being careful not to overfill.
  8. Sprinkle toasted coconut around the filling, pressing gently to adhere.
  9. Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring.
  10. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.

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