Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
Delightful sugar cookies topped with pineapple rings, bringing together tropical flavors and a soft, chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract (if using) to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place a pineapple ring on each spot where you want a cookie.
- Spoon cookie dough into the center of each pineapple ring.
- Sprinkle a little sugar on top of each cookie before baking.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, pineapple, dessert, baking, tropical