Description
Delight in tropical flavors with these soft and chewy Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies, a fun twist on a classic dessert.
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 the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Prepare the Pineapple: Drain the canned pineapple rings and cut into smaller pieces if desired.
- Scoop and Place: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Top with Pineapple and Sugar: Press a pineapple piece on top of each cookie dough ball and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool Down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy: Grab a cookie, take a bite, and savor the flavors!
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or drizzle with caramel for an extra treat. Feel free to experiment with additional flavors!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pineapple cookies, sugar cookies, dessert, tropical flavors, baking