Pineapple Cookies
Soft and tropical pineapple cookies made with cream cheese and a sweet pineapple glaze. Perfect for a refreshing dessert or tea-time treat!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained, reserve juice for glaze
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- Add granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple.
- Drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and reserved pineapple juice until smooth.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the pineapple glaze over the tops.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Ensure that the crushed pineapple is well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the dough. For a stronger pineapple flavor, add a few drops of pineapple extract to the batter.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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