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Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies

Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies That Wow Every Bite

Delight in these Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies, combining soft, buttery goodness with tropical flavors for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened or margarine for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 Large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or almond extract for variation
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
For the Topping
  • 1 can Canned Pineapple Rings well-drained
  • 2 tbsp Additional Sugar or coconut sugar for flavor twist

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare your baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared trays, spacing them evenly.
  6. Press a well-drained pineapple ring into the center of each dough mound.
  7. Sprinkle additional sugar generously over each pineapple ring.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes until the edges are golden brown and centers are set.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

For the best results, chill the dough before scooping if spreading occurs during baking. Properly drain canned pineapple to avoid sogginess.

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