Pina Colada Macaroons

• 1 pkg. pineapple cake mix
• 1 stick butter or margarine, softened
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 3 c. shredded coconut

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the coconut. Beat on medium speed until well blended.

Stir in the coconut and drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes in the preheated oven or until puffy and the edges of the cookies are golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes before placing them on a cooling rack to cool completely.

• Yields: 3 dozen
• Preparation Time: 30 minutes