Aunt Julie’s Pineapple Cookies are a treasured family favorite that brings back the sweetest memories every time I bake them. These little gems have been passed down with love, and I’m so happy to share them with you today.
What makes these cookies truly special is the delightful combination of tangy Parmesan cheese with fresh pineapple and a buttery, tender dough. The cream cheese base creates the most wonderfully soft texture, and that hint of Parmesan adds a sophisticated little surprise that keeps folks coming back for more.
I love serving these at gatherings because they’re always a conversation starter—people can’t quite figure out what makes them so delicious! They’re perfect for sharing with neighbors or bringing to a potluck, and they remind us all of simpler times spent together in the kitchen.
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Aunt Julie’s Pineapple Cookies
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Butter
- 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 0.125 ounce Pineapple
- 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Mix the butter and the cream cheese in a large bowl then slowly add sifted flour until the ingredients form a soft dough.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Sift some powdered sugar on a cutting board (just a dusting- enough so dough won’t stick when you roll it out).
- Gather a ball of dough the size of a walnut and roll on the cutting board into a circular shape.
- Sprinkle more powdered sugar as needed so the dought does not stick.
- Place a small spoonful (approx.
- 2 teaspoons) of pineapple preserves in the middle of the circle.
- Either roll the dough up or fold over and seal the edges.
- Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes (until the cookies begin to lightly brown on the bottom and edges.).
