Description
These Pineapple Glazed Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a soft, buttery texture with a sweet, tropical flavor. Each bite melts in your mouth, while the vibrant pineapple glaze adds a refreshing zing that elevates the classic sugar cookie experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookies:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Pineapple Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, pineapple juice, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple until smooth.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the pineapple glaze over the top of each cookie.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The cookie dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: Use coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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