🍍 Tropical Cookies
These Tropical Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with island-inspired flavor. Packed with coconut flakes, dried tropical fruits, and creamy white chocolate chips, they’re a perfect balance of sweet and tangy—ideal for summer treats or anytime you need a sunny pick-me-up.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks / 226g unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup 150g light brown sugar
- ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups 280g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped dried pineapple
- ½ cup chopped dried mango or papaya
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
- Optional: macadamia nuts or chopped almonds ½ cup
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in the Goodies
- Stir in coconut, dried pineapple, mango (or papaya), and white chocolate chips. Add optional nuts if using.
Chill (Optional)
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you prefer a thicker cookie.
Scoop and Bake
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden at the edges but soft in the center.
Cool
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
💡 Tips for Success
Use unsweetened coconut if you prefer less sweetness Snip dried fruit into small pieces with kitchen scissors for even distribution Don't overbake—the centers should stay soft and chewy
Use unsweetened coconut if you prefer less sweetness Snip dried fruit into small pieces with kitchen scissors for even distribution Don't overbake—the centers should stay soft and chewy