Description
These Coconut Pineapple Thumbprint Cookies are soft, buttery cookies with a tropical twist, featuring a sweet pineapple filling and coconut-rich dough. Perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a bright, tropical treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup pineapple preserves or thick pineapple jam
- Optional: ½ cup crushed pineapple, very well drained
- Optional: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Optional Toppings: ¼ cup white chocolate, melted
- Optional Toppings: ¼ cup shredded coconut
- Optional Toppings: 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes). Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Add flour and salt, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Make an indentation in the center of each using your thumb or a spoon.
- Fill each indentation with about ½ teaspoon of pineapple preserves or filling.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate, sprinkle with shredded coconut, or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough for 20–30 minutes if it feels too soft to prevent spreading.
- Use thick pineapple preserves to avoid overflow while baking.
- Fresh pineapple filling can be made by mixing crushed pineapple, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Toasted coconut adds an extra flavor dimension but is optional.
- Add citrus zest to the dough for a tropical brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
