Soft Pina Colada Sugar Cookies with Coconut Pineapple Frosting
Buttery, soft sugar cookies with a tropical twist are topped with a creamy coconut pineapple frosting for a sweet and tangy treat perfect for any beach-themed occasion or afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (333g) salted butter
1 1/2 cups (345g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup (60ml) canola oil
4 1/2 cups (684g) all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup (167g) salted butter, softened
4 1/2 cups (482g) powdered sugar
~1/4 cup pineapple juice (140ml), plus more as needed
2 tsp coconut flavoring
1/4 cup (30g) shredded coconut, for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats
Using an electric mixer, beat salted butter and granulated sugar for 2 minutes on high speed until pale and fluffy
Beat in eggs (one at a time) followed by the vanilla extract and canola oil
Sift and add flour and baking powder all at once; mix on low speed until just combined
Portion the dough using a #12 ice cream scoop (1/3-cup size), gently flattening the tops
Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 9-10 minutes, or until golden edges form
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
For the frosting, beat softened butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on medium speed until thoroughly combined
Add pineapple juice and coconut flavoring, mixing until reaching a creamy, spreadable consistency
Adjust pineapple juice as needed to achieve desired consistency
Place frosting in a pastry bag; frost cooled cookies
Top each with a sprinkle of shredded coconut
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Frosting keeps for 1-2 days in the refrigerator; allow to come to room temperature before using again.
Optional garnishes include tropical-themed sprinkles or toasted, flaked coconut.
For dietary substitutions, use a non-dairy butter and a plant-based powdered sugar alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg