Coconut cream and pineapple cookies

• For 24 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 45 minutes
• Cooking time : 12 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Cookie Dough
  • All-purpose flour : 2 cups
  • Baking powder : 1 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter (softened) : 1/2 cup
  • Granulated sugar : 1 cup
  • Egg : 1
  • Coconut extract : 1 teaspoon
  • Crushed pineapple (drained) : 1/2 cup
• Coconut Cream Frosting
  • Unsalted butter (softened) : 1/2 cup
  • Powdered sugar : 2 cups
  • Coconut extract : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Milk : 2 tablespoons
  • Shredded coconut : 1/2 cup

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg and coconut extract until well combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in the crushed pineapple.
• Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Coconut Cream Frosting
• In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until well combined.
• Mix in the coconut extract and milk until smooth and creamy.
• Spread a generous amount of the coconut cream frosting onto the cooled cookies.
• Sprinkle shredded coconut on top of each frosted cookie.

Tips

• Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid excess moisture in the cookie dough.
• For extra flavor, you can toast the shredded coconut before sprinkling it on top of the frosted cookies.

Information

• These coconut cream and pineapple cookies are perfect for tropical-themed parties or as a sweet treat any time of the year.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.