Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple gently, ensuring it's evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Top each cookie with a half maraschino cherry and a sprinkle of crushed pineapple.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15