Description
Delicious and colorful Tropical Pineapple Coconut Jello Cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 package (3 oz) pineapple-flavored Jello
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, shredded coconut, and pineapple Jello.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more intense pineapple flavor, consider adding crushed pineapple to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- These cookies can be decorated with a drizzle of white chocolate for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg