Tropical Pineapple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened)
• Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• Brown sugar (1/2 cup, packed)
• Egg (1 large)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Crushed pineapple (1 cup, well-drained)
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until fully incorporated.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
6. Gently fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple and semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve these tropical delights with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent experience!