Description
Indulge in the delightful tropical twist of Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies, where classic sugar cookie goodness meets the vibrant sweetness of juicy pineapple. These cookies are soft, buttery, and topped with pineapple rings, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion—be it a summer party or a cozy afternoon snack. Their cheerful appearance is sure to brighten up dessert tables and please guests of all ages. Easy to make and even more enjoyable to share, these cookies will become a new favorite in your baking repertoire!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 10–12 canned pineapple rings, well-drained and patted dry
- Additional sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Roll tablespoons of dough into balls, flatten slightly on the prepared baking sheets.
- Place a pineapple ring on top of each dough disk, gently pressing down.
- Sprinkle additional sugar over each pineapple ring for added sweetness.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are golden brown; cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg