Description
These Irresistible Pineapple Cinnamon Sugar Cookies are a tropical twist on classic sugar cookies. With the perfect balance of sweet pineapple and warm cinnamon, these soft and chewy treats are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (reserved from the can or fresh)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, crushed pineapple, and pineapple juice until fully combined.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Prepare coating: In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar for the coating.
- Shape and coat: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll each in the cinnamon sugar mixture, and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Be sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid overly wet dough.
- For extra texture, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
