Pineapple Drop Cookies Recipe 🍍🍪
Prepare to delight your taste buds with these delightful Pineapple Drop Cookies that are bursting with tropical flavor! This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfectly soft and chewy cookies with a delightful hint of pineapple in every bite. Whether you’re craving a sweet treat for dessert or need a quick snack, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings in no time. Let’s dive into the recipe:
Name: Pineapple Drop Cookies
Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Pineapple, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 281.5
- Fat Content: 12.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 35.2mg
- Sodium Content: 286.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 39.7g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 23.1g
- Protein Content: 3.2g
Servings: 12 Cookies
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Baking Powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Baking Soda |
| 1 pinch | Salt |
| 2/3 cup | Shortening |
| 1 1/4 cups | Brown Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 3/4 cup | Crushed Pineapple |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla Extract |
Instructions:
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Sift the Flour: Begin by sifting the flour once to ensure it’s light and airy.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, measure out the baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Add them to the sifted flour.
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Sift Again: Sift the dry ingredients together once more to ensure they are evenly combined.
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Cream the Shortening and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
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Add Pineapple: Fold in the crushed pineapple into the mixture, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
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Blend in Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the cookies.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, a small amount at a time, beating well after each addition until the batter is smooth.
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Drop onto Baking Sheet: Using a teaspoon, drop dollops of the cookie batter onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for spreading.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and Share: Once cooled, serve these delightful Pineapple Drop Cookies and watch as they disappear within minutes. Enjoy the tropical goodness with friends and family!
These Pineapple Drop Cookies are a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With their soft texture and burst of pineapple flavor, they’re sure to become a new favorite in your cookie repertoire. Enjoy baking and indulging in these delicious treats! 🍍🍪
