Old Fashioned Pineapple Cookies

pineapple cookies with vanilla frosting on a wire rack.

Published by Kate

These soft pineapple cookies are packed with crushed pineapple and topped with a vanilla pineapple frosting.

4.75 from 12 votes

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 12

Total Time 32

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings cookies

Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients

For the cookies:

1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3 cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder

For the frosting:

¼ cup (4 tablespoons) butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice
1 tablespoon milk

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place the pineapple in a colander. Press with a spatula to drain out the pineapple juice (reserve 1 tablespoon of the juice for the frosting). It doesn’t have to be completely dry but try to get most of the juice out.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, place the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating in between additions.
Beat in the vanilla and pineapple.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the flour mixture to the stand mixer, and stir until combined.
Drop 2-tablespoon sized scoops onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until light brown on the bottom and the cookies no longer look wet on top. Let cool completely.
For the frosting, combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
Spread the frosting on top of the cooled cookies.

Notes

Want a less sweet cookie? Just omit the frosting. They are delicious as-is.

Cookies can be stored either at room temperature or in the refrigerator. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 3 months.

You can add 1 cup of chopped pecans, chopped macadamia nuts, or shredded coconut to the batter. You can also add ½ teaspoon coconut extract for extra tropical flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 262IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

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