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Soft Coconut Pineapple Cookies

July 6, 2012 By admin 12 comments

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Soft Coconut Pineapple Cookies are simply the easiest cookies EVER!

I was flipping through my stack of library books the other day and I stumbled across a book that Jacob and I had gotten. We were looking for a bit of unique fruit dessert inspiration. We picked up Ripe for Dessert by David Lebovitz. I just like him.

I digress. Back to the pineapple cookies recipe. We flipped through his book and marked several that we wanted to try. I admit, making 4 recipes from the book, only 1 did not turn out. It was my fault, as I am not a patient baker. The pineapple cookie, though, came out on the first try. It was not a hard or complicated recipe, so I hope you try it! They’re cake-like cookies that taste like a tropical drink, fresh and light. All they need is a good soaking in Caribbean Rum before you pop one in your mouth. ????

Best of all, I loved that David’s friends would get on him for using canned pineapple in the recipe, but he said they could just get over it. I cannot imagine the steps that would have been added if you did use fresh pineapple. As I am not a big fan of ‘popping open a can’  before trying something else first, in this case, I did- gladly. It takes a bit of time to reduce the pineapple, then another 35 minutes to bake them. Other than that, they are so easy to make, my 9 year old can do it. I know this because he was my assistant! Did I mention that these are gluten-free?

Coconut Pineapple Cookies

Coconut Pineapple Cookies
Similar to a macaroon, it’s OK if they toast. It makes them better!

Coconut Pineapple Cookies 
20 oz can of crushed pineapple, do not drain
1 C of sugar
3 1/2 C of unsweetened coconut flakes
3 egg whites
1/2 tsp pure vanilla

In a small skillet add the pineapple and sugar. Heat to a low simmer and reduce until the pineapple sticks to the pan a bit and lightly browns. The key is that the moisture had reduced away. Remove from heat. This may take 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment (important or they will stick).
In a large bowl, add the pineapple and coconut. Using the paddle attachment of a stand mixer OR, like I did, use a standard mixer, stir to just combined.  Add the egg whites and stir to just combines and the texture is flaky and almost sandy, 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and combine.

Using a spoon, scoop out 1 1/2 inch balls of this mixture on the sheet leaving just a tiny bit of space around each one. Then using your fingers, shape each ball into almost a pyramid. This is to make the tops pointy. This is easier than it sounds, really.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until starting to brown. Make sure to rotate the pan halfway through to help them bake evenly.

**These are best eaten the same day. They will start to soften the longer they sit. I wouldn’t know though.

Mine were gone right after they hit the table**

I talked about these cookies on last night’s ATKS. Listen HERE:


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12 responses to “Soft Coconut Pineapple Cookies”

  1. Carolina HeartStrings says:
    July 6, 2012 at 1:04 pm
    Those look so delicious. They would make us happy too! Delicious.
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  2. With A Blast says:
    July 6, 2012 at 1:08 pm
    All my favorites in one! Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely weekend. (New follower via Networked Blogs) Linda
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  3. Marlys Folly says:
    July 6, 2012 at 4:30 pm
    A great recipe and thanks for posting on foodie friends friday! Marlys
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  4. Marlys Folly says:
    July 6, 2012 at 4:31 pm
    What a great recipe and thanks for posting on foodie friends friday! Marlys
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  5. Megan Martin says:
    July 7, 2012 at 2:02 am
    oh - yum!!! Gonna have to try these!
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  6. Terra says:
    July 7, 2012 at 2:00 pm
    I think coconut pineapple cookies would make me happy too! I tried working with fresh pineapple, but it sometimes makes my food bitter. So I am all for canned:-) The cookies sound simple, yet fun! Hugs, Terra
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  7. Abby says:
    July 7, 2012 at 5:57 pm
    yum! It's like a pina colada in a cookie :)
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  8. Walking on Sunshine... says:
    July 7, 2012 at 6:53 pm
    I love coconut! These look amazing! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friend's Friday! I hope you'll come back next week! I'm a new follower!
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  9. Amee Livingston says:
    July 8, 2012 at 12:47 am
    Heather, these cookies look scrumptious!! I love the pineapple in these light cookies!! Sounds so delicious a great twist on a macaroon! Thanks for sharing at Fit and Fab! :)
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  10. I-U's2-H8-Baking says:
    December 31, 2012 at 11:43 pm
    I love these, but mine keep falling apart. You can't really pick them up to eat them. What can I adjust to correct this.
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    • I-U's2-H8-Baking says:
      January 9, 2013 at 1:49 pm
      I added one more egg white and they were wonderful!
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  11. Christy Jordan says:
    March 24, 2016 at 9:05 pm
    You have hit on two of my favorites here...I'm not sure whether to thank you or try to block it out of my mind! :) Of course, I'll thank you as I eat them...
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