Description
Delightful thumbprint cookies infused with tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup pineapple jam
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed just until combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball.
- Fill each indentation with a small dollop of pineapple jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for proper mixing, and avoid overmixing the dough to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cookies, tropical, pineapple, coconut, Hawaiian, dessert, thumbprint
