Description
These irresistible Pineapple Cinnamon Sugar Cookies combine the sweet, tropical flavor of crushed pineapple with warm cinnamon spice for a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies. Soft and chewy with a subtle tang, they make a perfect snack or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure cookies don’t stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will give the cookies a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate them thoroughly, then mix in the vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently combining to form a soft dough without overmixing.
- Fold in Pineapple: Carefully fold in the drained crushed pineapple, distributing it evenly throughout the dough for bursts of tropical flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are nicely golden brown indicating doneness.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set up properly.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid excess moisture affecting the cookie texture.
- For an even stronger cinnamon flavor, you can sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can be frozen after baking; thaw at room temperature before serving.
