Old Fashioned Pineapple Cookies
Transport your taste buds to a simpler time with these soft and chewy Old Fashioned Pineapple Cookies, a delightful twist on a classic homemade treat. Bursting with tropical flavor from real crushed pineapple and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are perfectly sweet and irresistibly tender. The edges bake to a light golden hue while the centers remain moist and luscious, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s utterly satisfying. For an extra touch of sweetness, drizzle on a glossy pineapple glaze made with powdered sugar and fresh pineapple juice—an optional but decadent finishing touch. Ready in under 30 minutes, these nostalgic cookies are ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Simple, flavorful, and nostalgic, these pineapple cookies are a timeless crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (for optional glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Fold in the crushed pineapple, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just 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 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should remain soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and pineapple juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 40 mg | 1% | |
*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.
