Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F, line 2 muffin pans with paper cups.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy; add eggs and vanilla, and beat well.
  3. Combine salt, baking powder, coconut, and flour.
  4. Drain and chop pineapple, reserving juice (about 7 ounces).
  5. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the reserved juice.
  6. Fold in pineapple, and fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  8. Note: Sprinkle sugar on top of muffins for crunchy muffin tops.