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Easy Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Easy Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Thumbprint Cookies Recipe You’ll Love

Enjoy these Easy Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Thumbprint Cookies that encapsulate a tropical paradise in every bite.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • 1 large egg or a flax egg for a vegan option
For the Pineapple Filling
  • 1 cup pineapple filling fresh or other fruits for variety
For the Topping
  • 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened based on preference

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. Cream together 1 cup of butter and 3/4 cup of sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in 1 egg.
  3. Gradually add 2 cups of flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  5. Press a dent into the center of each ball with your thumb or spoon.
  6. Spoon 1 teaspoon of pineapple filling into each thumbprint.
  7. Sprinkle shredded coconut over the filled thumbprints.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure to use softened butter for easy creaming and be cautious not to overfill the thumbprints.

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