Description
Delightfully moist and flavorful Pineapple Cookies featuring a blend of brown sugar, crushed pineapple, and optional pecans, perfect for a tropical twist on a classic treat. These cookies are soft with a slight golden edge, optionally finished with a sweet vanilla icing drizzle.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple (thoroughly drained)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Vanilla icing (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease two cookie sheets thoroughly to prevent sticking during baking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This incorporates air for a tender cookie.
- Add egg and flavorings: Beat in the large room temperature egg, then stir in the vanilla extract and thoroughly drained crushed pineapple, evenly combining the wet ingredients.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to distribute the leavening agents and salt evenly.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender. If using, fold in the chopped pecans evenly.
- Form and bake cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them to allow room for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Cool cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate and serve: Once fully cooled, optionally drizzle the cookies with vanilla icing for added sweetness and presentation. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure crushed pineapple is thoroughly drained to prevent excess moisture which could affect cookie texture.
- Use room temperature egg for better incorporation into batter.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
- Chopped pecans add a nice crunch but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Allow cookies to cool properly before adding icing to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pineapple cookies, tropical cookies, pineapple dessert, soft cookies, homemade cookies, nutty cookies, vanilla icing cookies
