Description
Soft and chewy pineapple cookies with a sweet tropical flavor, made with crushed pineapple and vanilla for a tender, bakery-style treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well drained (120 g)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
- Cookies will be soft rather than crispy.
- Add shredded coconut or white chocolate chips for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American