I love gifting homemade cookie mixes to friends, especially my baking adverse friends. When doing so, I need to make sure it’s as easy for them to execute as possible. We’re talking just-add-water type of easy. And that’s what I have for you today. You start with one master mix, add some simple mix-ins, package them in charming jars and add a cute tag with simple directions.
Transport yourself to the tropics with these coconut pineapple cookies. Thick and chewy, with bite-sized pieces of sweet pineapple and shredded coconut, you won’t be able to stop at one! This summer, enjoy these gems at the beach, lake, or pond, add a little imagination, and be transported to paradise without the extra expense.
COCONUT PINEAPPLE COOKIES
I love gifting homemade cookie mixes to friends, especially my baking adverse friends.
Ingredients
- 2 cups master mix recipe below
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup diced dried pineapple
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Stir in 1/4 cup water.
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Working with 2 tablespoons of dough at a time, roll into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet 2- inches apart.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool completely on pan.
Adapted from Honeyville Farms. Photography by The PKP Way.
MASTER MIX RECIPE
And that’s what I have for you today. You start with one master mix, add some simple mix-ins, package them in charming jars and add a cute tag with simple directions.
Ingredients
- 9 cups all purpose our
- 1 1/4 cups powdered whole eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk powder
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla pudding mix
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 cups powdered butter
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
Instructions
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In a very large bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk until thoroughly combined. Store in an air-tight container until ready to use.
One master mix is enough to make about 10 quart-sized mixes. Make sure to check out all the different combinations!
Check out these variations all made with the MASTER MIX!
Carol says
July 19, 2018 at 8:47 pmWAnting to Make the sugar cookie .
what can you substitute for the vanilla pudding mix?
Stephanie says
August 16, 2018 at 1:16 amIs there any substitute for the butter, buttermilk, and pudding mix? For the lactose intolerant? This recipe is calling me, thanks in advance..