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Easy Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Tropical Delight: Easy Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

These Easy Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Thumbprint Cookies blend sweet pineapple and rich coconut for a tropical escape.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour can swap with gluten-free flour
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar can use coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter can replace with dairy-free butter or coconut oil
  • 1 large egg can use flax egg for vegan option
Filling and Topping
  • 1 cup pineapple jam/preserves can experiment with other tropical fruit jams
  • 0.5 cups shredded coconut (toasted) opt for unsweetened for a healthier touch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand or stand mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together ½ cup of unsalted butter and ¾ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate one large egg into the butter-sugar mixture.
  4. Sift in 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour while mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Scoop out portions of dough and roll into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Create a small indent in the center of each ball using your thumb.
  7. Fill each indent with about a teaspoon of pineapple jam.
  8. Sprinkle toasted shredded coconut around the edges of each cookie and press lightly.
  9. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be packaged for gifts and store well in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

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