it's five o' clock somewhere cookies

41 Pinches 5 Photos
Michigan City, IN
Updated on Feb 16, 2014

No butter here - only coconut oil!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • DRY INGREDIENTS
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • WET INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 package instant strawberry pudding mix
  • ADDITIONALS:
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 20 ounces crushed pineapple
  • 1 - mango

How To Make it's five o' clock somewhere cookies

  • Step 1
    Dump pineapple into large sieve to drain away juices. Leave in sieve at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to release trapped moisture.
  • Step 2
    Dice mango and set aside on paper towel, to draw out some of the moisture.
  • Step 3
    Toast 1 cup of the coconut in a pan over low-medium heat, until coconut is lightly browned. Set aside to cool. Reserve rest of untoasted coconut.
  • Step 4
    Preheat oven to 350.
  • Step 5
    Sift together flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Step 6
    In separate bowl, beat together coconut oil, sugars and eggs. Add vanilla and pudding mix. Mix well.
  • Step 7
    Fold wet bowl into flour bowl. Add the chocolate chips, toasted coconut, and 3/4 of the pineapple. Fold gently until all incorporated together.
  • Step 8
    On top of the cookie balls, press down a pinch of raw coconut, pinch of pineapple and pinch of mango.
  • Step 9
    Roll tablespoon-full amounts in your hand and place on greased cookie sheet / pan.
  • Step 10
    Bake for 8-10 minutes.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #Tropical
Keyword: #pineapple
Keyword: #treat
Keyword: #strawberry
Keyword: #Cookies
Keyword: #Dessert
Keyword: #healthy
Ingredient: Fruit
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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