Paradise Cookies

• sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• butter↗1⁄2 cup

  softened

• crushed pineapple↗1

  (8 ounce) can, well drained

• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour↗1 3⁄4 cups
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• chopped macadamia nuts2⁄3 cup
• sweetened coconut↗3⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy.

3. 3

   Add drained pineapple and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.

4. 4

   Reduce mixer speed to low; add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed.

5. 5

   By hand, stir in nuts and 1/4 cup of the coconut.

6. 6

   Place remaining coconut in a small bowl.

7. 7

   Shape dough into 1-inch balls; dip tops in coconut and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.

8. 8

   Bake 12-15 minutes or until set. Let cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets.