Coconut Pineapple Clusters

Name: Coconut Pineapple Clusters
Prep time: 341 d 16 h 42 min 43 s
Total time: 341 d 17 h 2 min 43 s
Yield: 36
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package (14 oz) flaked sweetened coconut; 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 can (8 oz) DOLE® Canned Crushed Pineapple in 100% Pineapple Juice, drained by pressing through a sieve; 3/4 cup instant white rice, uncooked; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp grated lemon peel; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt

Tasty coconut pineapple treats for all ages.

Prep time 20 mins

Total time 40 mins

Servings 36

Calories per serving 130

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Categories Baking, Spring Favorites, Summer Favorites, Vegetarian, Canned pineapple, Brunch, Desserts, Snacks, Cookies bars, 30 - 60 Mins

Ingredients

1 package (14 oz) flaked sweetened coconut
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can (8 oz) DOLE^® Canned Crushed Pineapple in 100% Pineapple Juice, drained by pressing through a sieve
3/4 cup instant white rice, uncooked
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Method

Preheat oven to 350º F.
Combine coconut, condensed milk, crushed pineapple, rice, flour, lemon juice, lemon peel, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips in large bowl; mix well.
Drop by heaping tablespoon full onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes; remove cookies to wire racks. Cool completely. *Note: If desired, chocolate chips can be melted and drizzled over cookies.