Description
These Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining the sweetness of pineapple with a soft, buttery cookie base that will delight every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can canned pineapple rings well-drained
2 tablespoons additional sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press a pineapple ring into the center of each cookie and sprinkle with additional sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid excess moisture in the cookies. You can also substitute fresh pineapple for a more vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Pineapple, Upside Down, Sugar Cookies, Delight Every Bite, Dessert, Baking