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~ pineapple nut cookies ~

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

Another favorite that we made every Christmas. They freeze well too. A simple confectioners' glaze can be used on these cookies or a heavier frosting. I made a pineapple glaze this time, so as not to waste the leftover pineapple from the cookies. These cookies are even better the next day! Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 30 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ pineapple nut cookies ~

  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    softened butter or shortening
  • 1/2 c
    each - brown sugar & granulated sugar
  • 1 - 20 oz
    crushed pineapple - drained - save some juice if making glaze
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla or pineapple extract
  • 3/4 c
    chopped nuts - your choice
  • PINEAPPLE GLAZE
  • 1 1/2 - 2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1/8 c
    pineapple juice
  • leftover
    pineapple from cookies
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • pinch
    salt

How To Make ~ pineapple nut cookies ~

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Lightly grease baking sheet or line with parchment paper as I did. Sift the dry ingredients together. Set aside. Cream sugars and shortening, add egg and beat in well. Beat in vanilla and 1 cup pineapple. Now add flour mixture beating well after each addition. Mix in the nuts.
  • 2
    Drop by teaspoonfuls on prepared sheet.
  • 3
    Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until just beginning to golden around edges. I always remove from oven when they look like they're not quite done on the top, this insures they aren't over baked. Cool on rack.
  • 4
    Mix glaze ingredients in a bowl. Add more or less sugar, depending on your preference in thickness.
  • 5
    I glaze while still warm, then go back and add a little more glaze later. You can use a simple confectioner's sugar glaze without the pineapple or a whipped frosting, such as cream cheese. I've made the cream cheese before and added some pineapple to it. Freeze well. Keep in an air tight container. Enjoy!
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