By Pineapple cookies are a delightful treat that blends the tangy sweetness of pineapple with buttery cookie goodness. To make them, start by creaming together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for pineapple cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained well (canned pineapple works fine; make sure to drain excess liquid)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting (if desired)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cream butter and sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and pineapple:
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the crushed pineapple and mix until evenly distributed.
- Combine dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms. The dough should be soft but manageable. If it’s too sticky, you can refrigerate it for 15-30 minutes to firm up.
- Form cookies:
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies may still appear slightly soft in the center, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and dust (optional):
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy:
- Once cooled and dusted (if using powdered sugar), your pineapple cookies are ready to enjoy! They should have a delightful pineapple flavor and a soft texture.
