Pina Colada Cookies

MAKES: 84 (7 dozen)

COOK TIME: 20 Min

There's more than one way to enjoy the flavors of your favorite tropical beverage: cookies! Our Piña Colada Cookies feature the tastes of a piña colada (without the alcohol!), so you can turn any occasion into a tropical getaway.

What You'll Need

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup flaked coconut

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat cookie sheets with cooking spray.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, pineapple, and vanilla; beat thoroughly. Gradually add flour mixture and blend.
Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of coconut. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
Cool slightly and remove from pan with a spatula.

Notes

We like to substitute rum extract for the vanilla extract for that real tropical island flavor.
Try one of our other favorite piña colada desserts like our Piña Colada Trifle or Piña Colada Muffins!
For more fun tropical desserts, check out our collection of 12 Tropical Treats.