Description
These Irresistible Pineapple Cinnamon Sugar Cookies are a delightful tropical twist on classic sugar cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup crushed pineapple (well drained)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For Rolling:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Form dough balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls, then coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake the cookies: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until set.
- Cool and serve: Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Drain the pineapple well to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut or chopped pecans.
- Cookies stay soft for several days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
