Pineapple Softies

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package spice cake mix
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained, juice reserved
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl place half of the cake mix along with the pineapple, 2 tablespoons of reserved juice, oil and egg.
Blend with an electric mixer on med high for 2 minutes or until blended and no lumps from cake mix remain.
Stir in the remaining cake mix with a wooden spoon until all dry ingredients are moistened.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto prepared cookie sheets.
Sprinkle cookie tops with coconut and press gently into dough (optional).
Bake 10-13 minutes or until set at edges and just barely set at center when lightly touched.
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets.
Transfer to wire racks with metal spatula to cool.