Tropical Fritter Snacks

Description
I took a long detour around a pineapple fritter recipe and concocted these. We found them to be quite tasty.



Ingredients

 * 1 (20 ounces) can crushed pineapple
 * 1/4 cup shredded coconut (toasted is ok)
 * 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
 * 3 cups flour
 * 1/2 cup Sugar
 * 2 teaspoons baking soda
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 tablespoon cinnamon
 * 1/4 cup Sugar

Directions

 * Mix 1/4 c.
 * Sugar with cinnamon and put aside.
 * This will be sprinkled on top of the fritters after they are fried.
 * Heat oil to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit While oil is heating, In a medium bowl, mix pineapple (don't drain), coconut, macadamia nuts, flour, 1/2 c.
 * Sugar, baking soda and salt.
 * Dough will be thick.
 * Using a tablespoon, drop dough into oil.
 * Fry until golden (about 2 minutes per side) Place on paper towel to drain and sprinkle with cinnamon-Sugar.
 * These are best served warm.
 * If serving cold make sure to sprinkle the cinnamon-Sugar on while they are still warm.
 * Could also be sprinkled with confectioners' Sugar (10x).