Soft Pineapple Cookies Recipe

Imagine the vibrant flavors of a tropical paradise captured in a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. These soft pineapple cookies from The Written Recipe Guide on YouTube bring a burst of refreshing sweetness with every bite, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. 

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With their tender crumb and the subtle tang of pineapple, these cookies are a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Ready to bring a taste of the tropics to your kitchen? Learn the recipe today by watching the video below!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve 3 – 4 tbsp)
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)

Icing:

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 – 4 tbsp reserved pineapple juice
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Next, combine 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl and whisk them together until light and fluffy. After this, whisk in one large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Then, add 3/4 cup crushed pineapple and fold until just combined. Set aside. In another bowl, add 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg. Mix them all together, then gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture (don’t overmix).

Step 2

Once done, drop rounded tablespoon of dough into the prepared baking sheet, leaving just enough space in between. Place the cookies in the preheated 375 degrees F oven and bake for ten to twelve minutes or until the edges are golden brown. After baking, remove them from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3

In the meantime, make the icing. Combine together 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 – 4 tbsp reserved pineapple juice, and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or pipe the icing over the top of each cookie, then let it set before serving.

Soft Pineapple Cookies Recipe