Ambrosia Cookies

These chewy, sweet, and utterly delightful Ambrosia Cookies are a tropical dream come true! With a perfect blend of crunchy pecans, sweet pineapple, and toasted coconut, every bite is a vacation for your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup crushed pineapple
• 1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Set aside. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Stir in the chopped pecans, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut.

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Make sure to use room temperature butter for a lighter texture and better incorporation of ingredients.

Don’t overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies.

Chopped pecans can be toasted in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to enhance their flavor, if desired.

Crushed pineapple can be drained and dried with paper towels to remove excess moisture, preventing cookies from becoming too wet.

Shredded coconut can be toasted similarly to pecans for added flavor.

If cookies are too large, they can spread excessively and lose their shape; keep them around 1 tablespoon of dough each.

Keep an eye on the cookies after 10 minutes of baking, as they can quickly go from perfect to burnt.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 100mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 27g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 14g
• Protein: 2g