Tropical Pumpkin Delight Cookies

Pumpkin and Pineapple Cookies Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 9 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 19 minutes

Description:

Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Pumpkin and Pineapple Cookies. Bursting with tropical sweetness and the comforting essence of pumpkin, these cookies are perfect for dessert, snacking, or any occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household.

Recipe Category:

Drop Cookies

Keywords:

Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Pineapple, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Thanksgiving, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 708.4
• Fat Content: 31g
• Saturated Fat Content: 11.6g
• Cholesterol Content: 77.3mg
• Sodium Content: 568.9mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 101.9g
• Fiber Content: 6g
• Sugar Content: 55.6g
• Protein Content: 10.2g

Recipe Yield:

Makes 6 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 cup crushed pineapple
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Cream Butter and Sugars:
   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, margarine, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
   Beat in the egg until well combined, then add the canned pumpkin and crushed pineapple, continuing to beat until smooth.

3. Add Nuts and Oats:
   Stir in the chopped pecans, incorporating them evenly into the mixture.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

5. Alternate Mixing:
   Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk to the creamed mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet.

7. Drop Dough:
   Using a teaspoon, drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.

8. Bake:
   Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges.

9. Cool:
   Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Serve and Enjoy:
    Serve these delightful Pumpkin and Pineapple Cookies as a sweet treat for dessert, snacks, or to share with family and friends. Enjoy the tropical flavors and comforting warmth in every bite!

These Pumpkin and Pineapple Cookies are a wonderful blend of seasonal flavors and tropical sweetness, perfect for any occasion or celebration. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies to enjoy with loved ones. So, gather your ingredients and let’s get baking!