For an extra touch of flavor, try adding ½ cup of chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts to the dough. Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to prevent the cookies from becoming soggy. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Bette's Pineapple Cookies
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME50 mins
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SERVING60 People
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VIEWS21
Experience a taste of sunshine with these delectable Pineapple Cookies. A cherished recipe passed down through generations, these cookies offer a unique combination of textures – a soft, buttery base that melts in your mouth, studded with sweet bursts of crushed pineapple. Baked to golden perfection, they are simply irresistible warm from the oven.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate14 g
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Cholesterol9 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium49 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat4 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures a light and airy texture for your cookies. (5 minutes)
03
Step
7 mins
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the drained crushed pineapple and lemon extract until well combined. (7 minutes)
04
Step
3 mins
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies. (3 minutes)
05
Step
5 mins
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)
06
Step
15 mins
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (12-15 minutes)
07
Step
5 mins
Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy! (5 minutes)
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Julie Jerde
Jun 30, 2025I've made these cookies several times now, and they always come out perfect. A new family favorite!
Kaden Johns
Jun 4, 2025These cookies are amazing! So soft and flavorful, the pineapple adds such a nice touch.
Gillian Green
Apr 6, 2025The lemon extract really brightens up the flavor of these cookies. I highly recommend this recipe!
Lolita Zboncak
Apr 1, 2025I added a little bit of shredded coconut to the recipe and it was phenomenal.