Pineapple Carrot Cookies
Soft, sweet, and bursting with flavor, these Pineapple Carrot Cookies are a delightful twist on classic baked treats. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and made irresistibly moist with shredded carrots and crushed pineapple, these cookies bring a tropical flair to your dessert table. Subtly crunchy thanks to optional chopped walnuts, they’re as satisfying as they are wholesome. Ready in just over 30 minutes, these cookies are easy to make and versatile enough for any occasion—from afternoon tea to festive gatherings. Dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness, and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Crushed pineapple, drained
- 0.75 cup Shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick silicone mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Mix in the drained crushed pineapple and shredded carrots until evenly distributed.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls 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 and the tops look set.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.3 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 3045 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.7 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.5 g | ||
| Protein | 44.1 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1015 mg | 22% | |
*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.
