Hawaiian Dream Cookies Recipe

Name: Hawaiian Dream Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; FILLING:; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup undrained crushed pineapple; 1/2 teaspoon butter; Confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup undrained crushed pineapple
1/2 teaspoon butter
Confectioners' sugar

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla and lemon zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On a surface sprinkled with confectioners' sugar, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. round cookie cutter dusted with confectioners' sugar. Using a floured 1-in. star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the centers of half of the cookies; re-roll scraps as needed. Place solid and window cookies 2 in. apart on greased
3
. Repeat with remaining dough.
4
Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are brown. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5
In a small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Stir in butter. Cool completely. Spread filling on bottoms of solid cookies; top with window cookies. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

679

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup shortening, 1/3 cup butter, softened, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Hawaiian Dream Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Hawaiian Dream Cookies

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