Pineapple Star Cookies Recipe

Name: Pineapple Star Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 2-1/4 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1
In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add the flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 2 hours.
2
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar and flour; add pineapple and stir until blended. Cook over low heat until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened. Cover and refrigerate.
3
Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 3-in. squares. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4
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5
To form star, make a 1-1/4-in. cut from each corner toward center (do not cut through center). Place 1/2 teaspoon of pineapple filling in the center of each. Fold every other point toward the center, overlapping pieces; press lightly to seal.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 until set, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
7
For frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with walnuts.

1404

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Star 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.

Pineapple Star Cookies

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