PINEAPPLE STAR COOKIES

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I'm grateful my neighbor gave me this special recipe. When you see the cookies' pretty shape and savor the pineapple filling and sweet frosting, you'll know they're worth the effort. -Sarah Lukaszewicz, Batavia, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 2 hours. , 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. , 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 baking sheets. , 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. , Bake at 375° until set, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Abel Nigusse
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they're perfect for any occasion.


Senior YT
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're so delicious and they're always gone in minutes.


Zita Foley
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the pineapple flavor.


Elena Pereyra
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I love making these cookies for Christmas. They're so festive and they always put me in the holiday spirit.


Jacqueline Gutierrez
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Salauddin Matubbar
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I added some chopped walnuts to the dough and they were delicious!


Kaylie Zedlav
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I didn't have any pineapple jam, so I used strawberry jam instead. It worked out great!


Asegid Dereje
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These cookies are really dry. I think I overbaked them.


Md shemul khan
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I had a hard time getting the cookies to hold their shape. They spread out too much in the oven.


Oralia Gonzalez
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Puja Datto
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I love the combination of pineapple and coconut in these cookies. They're so tropical and flavorful.


Ronda Mabry
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These cookies are so delicious and they're perfect for any occasion. I've made them for Christmas, birthdays, and even just because.


Melissa Yeagle
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Zahir Hussain
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I used a variety of sprinkles to decorate them and they looked so festive.


Doortjie Botes
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I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but I really enjoyed these cookies. They're not too sweet and the pineapple flavor is subtle.


David Alfred
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These cookies are so festive and perfect for Christmas. I love the pineapple flavor and the star shape.


Crystal Ribaudo
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I made these cookies for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge success! They sold out in minutes.


Hamal RN
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These cookies were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were worth it! They're so delicious and they look so impressive.


Md Hanohojor
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I love how these cookies turned out! They're so pretty and they taste amazing. I used a pineapple jam filling and they were perfect.


Bups Daps
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These pineapple star cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they're surprisingly easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again next year!