Frosted Pineapple Cookies
Soft, chewy, and bursting with tropical flavor, these Frosted Pineapple Cookies are your new go-to dessert for any occasion! Featuring crushed pineapple baked into a tender cookie base, these treats are elevated further with a luscious pineapple-infused frosting that adds the perfect hint of sweetness. With the bright, sunny taste of pineapple and the warmth of vanilla, these cookies strike a delightful balance between fruity and comforting. Simple to prepare and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re ideal for parties, potlucks, or an indulgent snack. Pair them with a cup of tea or enjoy them on their own for a mouthwatering taste of paradise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (from reserved juice)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Mix in the crushed pineapple (be sure to reserve the juice for the frosting) until evenly combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers may look slightly soft, which is fine.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting by beating together the powdered sugar, softened butter, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a thin layer of frosting onto the tops of each cookie.
Allow the frosting to set, then serve and enjoy your Frosted Pineapple Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.0 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.8 g | 389% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 540 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 1387 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 743.0 g | 270% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 504.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 843 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
