📖 Instructions

1. **Get Started with the Cookies:** First, you'll want to preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures even baking for those perfectly golden cookies.
2. **Cream the Butter and Sugar:** In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars (granulated and brown) until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for a soft and tender cookie. Don't skimp on the creaming!
3. **Add the Egg and Vanilla:** Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Make sure everything is nicely mixed together.
4. **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. This ensures an even distribution of spices throughout the cookies.
5. **Gradually Add Dry to Wet:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; this can lead to tough cookies.
6. **Fold in Pineapple:** Gently fold in the crushed pineapple until evenly distributed. The pineapple adds a wonderful tang and moisture to the cookies. Feel free to drain the pineapple a little if it seems too wet.
7. **Chill the Dough:** Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
8. **Scoop and Bake:** Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. They should be slightly soft in the center.
9. **Cool the Cookies:** Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking.
10. **Make the Ice Cream:** If you're making your own coconut ice cream, prepare it according to your preferred recipe. Otherwise, make sure your store-bought ice cream is slightly softened before assembling the sandwiches. Some people have told me that they're really bad at making coconut ice cream. It's really not that bad, I promise!
11. **Assemble the Sandwiches:** Once the cookies are completely cool and the ice cream is ready, place a scoop of ice cream on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie. Gently press down to create a sandwich.
12. **Freeze for Firmness:** Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 30 minutes to allow the ice cream to firm up. This makes them easier to handle and prevents the ice cream from melting too quickly.
13. **Serve and Enjoy:** Unwrap the sandwiches and serve immediately. These are best enjoyed fresh from the freezer!