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Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Thumbprint Cookies

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Delicious tropical-inspired cookies with a sweet pineapple filling and coconut coating.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup pineapple preserves
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually mix in flour and salt until dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in shredded coconut to coat.
  5. Place cookies on baking sheet and press your thumb into the center of each to create an indentation.
  6. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of pineapple preserves.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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