Pineapple Orange Cookies
These Pineapple Orange Cookies bake into soft, lightly sweetened drops finished with a fresh citrus glaze. The pineapple adds gentle moisture, and the orange brings a bright finish that makes these cookies a cheerful addition to any desssert tray.
Servings 42
Calories 104kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple , do not drain
- 3 to 3-½ cups flour
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 medium orange ,zested and juiced
Instructions
To make the cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well blended.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add flour mixture and pineapple alternately to the wet ingredients, starting with flour and ending with flour.
- Using a tablespoon sized cookie scoop, portion cookie dough onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes, until cookies are no longer wet on top.
- Cool completely on cookie rack.
To make the icing:
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together confectioner's sugar, 2 teaspoons orange zest, and orange juice.
- Dip tops of cookies into glaze and set back on cookie sheet to dry.
- Double dip with icing if you have enough left and want an extra coating of icing.
Notes
Icing note: icing should be thinner in order to glaze, adjust the consistency by adding more or less orange juice as needed. Start with ½ of the orange juice, then add remaining gradually until you have the desired consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 18g
