Pineapple Drop Cookies

📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic recipe for soft, cake-like pineapple drop cookies. This old-fashioned treat features brown sugar and well-drained crushed pineapple for a moist, chewy texture.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins10 minsNone4 dozen cookies

🔪 Key Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • medium mixing bowl
  • cookie sheets
  • sifter

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
2 CupsFloursifted
1 1/2 tspBaking PowderNone
1/4 tspBaking SodaNone
1 tspSaltNone
2/3 CupShorteningNone
1 1/4 CupsBrown Sugarpacked
2Eggsunbeaten
3/4 CupPineapplecrushed, well-drained
1 tspVanillaNone

Instructions

Step 1: Preparation and Mixing

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease your cookie sheets.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the 2/3 cup shortening. Gradually add the 1 1/4 cups brown sugar and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add the 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the 3/4 cup pineapple and 1 tsp vanilla.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Step 2: Baking

  1. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  2. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are set.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.


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