Description
Pineapple Coconut Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, tender, and bursting with tropical flavor. Each cookie features a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center, crisp edges, and a golden thumbprint filled with tangy pineapple jam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup pineapple preserves or jam
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract. Gradually add flour and salt until dough forms. If too dry, add 1 tsp milk at a time.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Dip each ball in egg white, then roll in shredded coconut to coat evenly. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press a small well in the center of each cookie with your thumb or a measuring spoon. Fill each indentation with ½ tsp pineapple preserves.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 14–16 minutes, until edges are golden and coconut is toasted. Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy as-is, or drizzle with melted white or dark chocolate for extra flair.
Notes
- Perfect for holidays and summer parties.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pineapple Coconut Thumbprint Cookies, Tropical Cookies, Dessert Recipes