Description

Imagine the sweet smell of pineapple cookies filling your home with warmth. This easy recipe yields soft, tangy cookies perfect for sharing, snacking, or gifting for any occasion.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup finely chopped fresh or crushed pineapple (drained)
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
1/2 cup dried pineapple pieces (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with powdered and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until combined.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in pineapple and optional nuts or dried fruit.
Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Drain pineapple well to avoid excess moisture in the dough. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 cookies
Calories: 160
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: pineapple cookies, tropical cookies, fruit cookies, hawaiian desserts, homemade pineapple cookies