Paradise Cookies

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 3/4 cup sweetened coconut

1. Heat oven to 350u0b0F.
2. Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy.
3. Add drained pineapple and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
4. Reduce mixer speed to low; add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed.
5. By hand, stir in nuts and 1/4 cup of the coconut.
6. Place remaining coconut in a small bowl.
7. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; dip tops in coconut and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8. Bake 12-15 minutes or until set. Let cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets.

sugar, butter, pineapple, vanilla, allpurpose, baking powder, nuts, sweetened coconut

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/paradise-cookies-218981 (may not work)