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Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies

Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies – A Tropical Paradise in Every Bite

These Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic sugar cookie, featuring sweet, caramelized pineapple for a tropical treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Pineapple Topping
  • 1 can Canned Pineapple Rings well-drained
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Sugar for Sprinkling

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
  3. Beat in one egg and add the vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Roll the dough into balls (1½ tablespoons each) and flatten them slightly on the baking sheets.
  6. Place a pineapple ring on each cookie disk and sprinkle with additional sugar.
  7. Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden edges and soft center are observed.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure canned pineapple is drained well to avoid sogginess. Chilling the dough helps with shaping and prevents spreading during baking.

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