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Fluffy Pineapple Cookies with Orange Glaze

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Soft and fluffy pineapple cookies with a moist cake-like texture, topped with a bright and refreshing orange glaze for a tropical citrus dessert.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Extra orange zest for garnish (optional)
  • Finely chopped dried pineapple for garnish (optional)
  • Shredded coconut for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Stir in crushed pineapple with juice, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
  8. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.
  9. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
  10. Drizzle or dip cooled cookies with glaze.
  11. Allow glaze to set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Do not drain the pineapple; the juice keeps the cookies moist.
  • Overmixing can make the cookies dense instead of fluffy.
  • Shredded coconut or macadamia nuts add extra tropical flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • Unglazed cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
  • Fresh orange juice gives the best glaze flavor.

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