Name: Tropical Paradise Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional); 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts; Lime zest (optional)

Tropical Paradise Cookies

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There’s something about the drudgery of a rainy day that makes me start daydreaming of tropical locations. While I may be nowhere near a palm tree when I’m zipping up my raincoat, I can at least pretend that paradise is around the corner with these tropical treats.

Author: Addie Gundry
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Yield: Makes 24 cookies 1x
Category: Bakery

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
Lime zest (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the ﬂour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda and toss well with a fork.
In a stand mixer ﬁtted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. Add the brown sugar and beat for an additional 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, egg, vanilla, and orange zest, if using. Add the pineapple mixture to the butter-sugar mixture and beat for 1 minute. With the mixer running on medium speed, gradually add the ﬂour mixture. Stir in the shredded coconut and macadamia nuts by hand.
Using a cookie scoop, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
Cool on wire racks. Top with lime zest (optional) and serve.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/tropical-paradise-cookies/