Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup pineapple jam or preserves
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough comes together.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in shredded coconut to coat.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and make an indentation in the center of each with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of pineapple jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.