Eggplant Parmesan has been rumored to induce labor. An Italian restaurant in Wisconsin lines their walls with pictures of babies born just hours after their pregnant mothers had enjoyed a heavy helping of their infamous eggplant dish.
Pineapple is another go-to food for mommas ready to deliver their babies.
And of course a dose of chili powder doesn’t hurt either.
When I arrived in Colorado last Wednesday for the impending birth of my sister’s fourth child, I was eager to see if any of these “tricks” would actually work. What I liked about eggplant parmesan, pineapple, and chili powder was that it provided a culinary focus for our evenings. As some of you might have guessed, I like to make food. And I love being with my family. So within 24 hours of touching down in Denver, I was in the kitchen, eager to help bring this baby into the world.
We had Eggplant Parmesan.
We had chocolate with chili powder.
And we had pineapple pecan cookies.
I’m not sure how pineapple works to induce labor. I’m sure some of my nutritionist friends could offer me a detailed explanation. But what I do know is that on Saturday morning, I brought my sister a plate of soft and chewy pineapple pecan cookies, and within a few hours, she was in labor.
Susanne chose to have her fourth baby at home, and so I watched, in both wonder (and some terror) as she wrought her child into the world. It was a moment of both fear and beauty, touching each of us deeply after what has seemed like an infinitely long desert of loss. This baby (who has yet to be named) has already won me over. I am completely smitten with the way his bottom lip falls just beneath the top. And also, the soft downy hair on his little shoulders. I don’t know if I am simply more aware because Ryan and I are closer to starting our own family, but birth is nothing less than miraculous. And then to watch my niece and nephews adore the newest member of their family…it melted us all.
See. I’ve already gotten off topic. This post is supposed to be about pineapple cookies. And they’re really good (regardless of whether you want to induce labor or not). Soft and slightly spicy with a crunch of pecan and a burst of sweetness from the pineapple, these cookies are easily one of my summer favorites.
After this little guy, of course.
Pineapple Pecan Cookies
3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup crushed pineapple
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped pecans
cinnamon + sugar for sprinkling
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. With an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until pale and smooth, about 4 minutes on medium-high speed. Add eggs, one at a time and mix until well combined. Stir in the pineapple with a wooden spoon.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir the dry ingredients into the pineapple mixture. Add pecans. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes in refrigerator.
4. Using an ice cream scooper, scoop 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2″ apart. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar mixture on top of cookies, if desired.
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cookies look just slightly underdone. Remove from oven and allow to sit on baking sheet until firm enough to transfer to write rack.
Monet
Anecdotes and Apple Cores
Congrats on the new addition to your family 🙂
Congratulations to your sister! isn’t he just the cutest thing you’ve ever seen?? these cookies look great! what a brilliant way to bring such love and joy into the world!
Beautiful photos, beautiful baby. That’s so crazy, I’ve never heard of eggplant or pineapple being used to induce labor. Also, those cookies look dynamite.
Monet, How wonderful for you to be a part of the miracle of birth, congratulations to your sister! Your Pineapple Pecan Cookies look fantastic and you’ll always have a wonderful story to share with this recipe.
Congratulations to you and all of your family, Monet! What a beautiful baby. Your Pineapple Pecan Cookies are good-looking, too. 😉
Did you forget the pecans?
Yes! Thank you. Added now 🙂
Aww, what a sweetheart! Congratulations to your family! Pineapple in cookies sounds great beyond its special power of inducing labor. Haha! Love that.
Oh my goodness!! That is amazing that all those things can induce labor. How incredible and there for you to watch?! What an unforgettable event. So amazing!! 🙂
These sound great…….when do the pecans get added? Congratulations to your sister………beautiful baby!!
Oh my gosh. He is so precious and is making me want another one! Huge congratulations and love sent to your family. Enjoy those newborn snuggles– there’s nothing like them. I might have to try those cookies for my next baby 😉
YAY! Congratulations!! So beautiful! 🙂 By the way, did you take those shots of the baby? They’re adorable!
Hi Brian! I did take those photographs! It was so much fun. And I thought of you the whole time 🙂
Congratulations on your precious new nephew! He does overshadow the cookies just a bit, doesn’t he?
Monet,
Congratulations to Auntie Monet and your sister and her family I’m so happy for you that you got to witness the miracle of birth. And your cookies are wonderful, too. Your pics are gorgeous, and the little guy is adorable.
What a beautiful baby! Congratulations to your sister! Even though the flavor combination sounds strange, I bet these cookies are delicious. I would love to try one. Enjoy your week, Monet! 🙂
Now I understand why one of your friends posted “EGGPLANT PARMESAN”–I had no idea, and I’m Italian! 🙂 Welcome to the world, little guy! You’re in for some real treats from Auntie Monet, I assure you. These cookies look fab as always, sweet friend.
He’s beautiful! Congratulations to your whole family, and best wishes for so much joy to come. 🙂
I had no idea about the pineapple!
Awww Monet, what a cute story and congrats to both parents and to you too! Beautiful pictures and amazing recipe! Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful week ahead!
What lovely photos! The baby is utterly cute! I like the black and white effect of these photos! Yummy cookies, we believe pineapples do induce labour too!
Awwwhhh what a really emotional post!Sniff sniff! Congrats on the birth of new nephew. How lovely!
Nice recipe too – I didn’t know that any of these products (apart from chilli) brought on childbirth. Beautiful photos too 🙂
Awww what a cutie my friend, congrats congrats congrats 😀
A perfect family addition just like your cookies!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I had no idea about pineapple inducing labor! I’m definitely saving this cookie recipe for a rainy day…by which I mean when I’m nine months pregnant and want the baby out NOW.
Your new nephew is GORGEOUS!
Congratulations to your sister and family and to you on being an auntie once more! I became a grandmother two weekends ago – the birth of a baby is truly the most joyful day in one’s life. I had no idea that these foods were helpful in this area, but it seems to work wonders 🙂
Awwww–how adorable and precious! The way I go through pineapple, it’s a good thing I’ve never had to contend with bringing forth a baby–I had no idea! Those b&w photos are gorgeous. I hope your sister is doing well!
Oh my goodness!! Congratulations to your sister! What an adorable little baby. 🙂
Such adorable cute photos! The combination of pineapple and pecan sounds divine. Must give a try 🙂
He looks just perfect!! Congrats to your sister.
I tried both the eggplant parm with my son and I ate 3 whole pineapples in 3 days with my daughter – but neither worked… but they eventually came, so all was good!!
Awe, Monet! What a perfect little guy. Congrats to your sister. All of the pictures are great, but the one of you holding him last of all made me grin the biggest. Enjoy every minute of baby time!
Can you hear “awwww” from around the world? Nobody is paying attention to the cookies 🙂
What a beautiful baby and gorgeous children! Aren’t you the lucky one to experience the magic of birth!
Okay, I do love the cookies but they are definitely 2nd. 🙂
Congratulations to your family, Monet.
These cookies look fabulous!
I absolutely loved seeing the pictures of your family! Congratulations to you all! I think I need to remember this recipe for my pregnant friends 😉 It touches my heart that when you go and visit your family, you cook and bake for them. I am sure it means the world to them.
Congrats, Auntie Monet…he’s a handsome little dude!! Once you’re settled back in Austin and I’m back from NOLA…we MUST meet up for lunch to trade summer stories!! I would eat these cookies — PG or not — just for the taste of them!!
He is so handsome and cute all in one:) I am sure your sister appreciated the cookies. And she must be one brave woman to handle it at home, in her own comfort. Congratulations to the whole family 🙂
Congratulations Monet! I love the story about pineapple cookies but understand completely how difficult it is to stay focused on cookies when a new precious baby comes into the world!
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Awe. Congrats on the new little member of your family. 🙂
I truly treasure your piece of work, Great post.
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