Description
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies are a delightful fusion of buttery sweetness and tropical fruit, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies feature a soft, chewy base topped with juicy pineapple rings that add a refreshing twist, transporting you to a sunny paradise with every bite. Ideal for summer gatherings or simply as a fun snack at home, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients to form a dough.
- Roll dough into balls (about 1½ tablespoons each) and flatten slightly on prepared sheets.
- Top each cookie with a pineapple ring, pressing gently to secure it.
- Sprinkle additional sugar on top of each pineapple ring before baking.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are golden brown; cool on the baking 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 (34g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg