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Hawaiian Dream Cookies
The addition of pineapple and coconut to these easy-to-make cake cookies will transport you to a warm and breezy tropical island, even in the middle of winter!
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Ingredients
- 1 – 375 g pkg French Vanilla cake mix
- 1/3 cup canola oil (75 mL)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp coconut extract (7 mL)
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (2 mL)
- 3/4 cup chopped dried pineapple (175 mL)
- 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted* (75 mL) + 1/4 cup (60 mL) more for decorating cookies
Directions
- To a large bowl, add cake mix, canola oil, eggs, coconut extract and nutmeg. Mix with a fork just until combined. Mix in pineapple and ⅓ cup (75 mL) coconut until evenly distributed. Cover and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop cookie dough with a 1 Tbsp (15 mL) scoop and roll into balls. Transfer dough balls to baking sheets, placing them 2-inches (5 cm) apart.
- Decorate each cookie with a piece of dried pineapple and sprinkle with additional toasted coconut.
- Bake for 8 – 10 minutes, being careful not to let them brown. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Analysis
| Calories | 121 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg |
| Sodium | 131 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 15.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 11.5 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Potassium | 66 mg |
