pineapple coconut cookies / cream cheese frosting

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Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

I loved messing with these cookies...I added a lil of this and a lil of that as I went along...they turned out scrumptious! Hope you enjoy... My photos

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pineapple coconut cookies / cream cheese frosting

  • 1 c
    crisco shortening
  • 1 tsp
    pineapple extract
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 - 20 oz
    can, crushed pineapple drained - reserve 2 tablespoons
  • 3 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 c
    flaked coconut
  • FROSTING
  • 3 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 4 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp
    reserved pineapple
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp
    milk
  • 4 - drops
    yellow food coloring ( optional )
  • crushed pecans ( optional )

How To Make pineapple coconut cookies / cream cheese frosting

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
  • 2
    In a large bowl; cream together the crisco, sugar, salt and extract. Beat till fluffy and well mixed.
  • 3
    Add the eggs and pineapple, mix till blended well.
  • 4
    Add the flour, lemon juice and soda; mix until all is well incorporated. Stir in the coconut.
  • 5
    Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. ( Can make smaller, just adjust the baking time.) Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.
  • 6
    Remove from sheet after a few minutes onto racks to cool.
  • 7
    Frosting: In a bowl, mix sugar, extract, juice, cream cheese, pineapple, food coloring and milk. Add more milk if too thick.
  • 8
    Slather the frosting onto the cookie tops..now, decorate as desired or leave as is. I enjoyed dressing mine up a bit....enjoy these moist delicious cookies.

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