Description
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies bring a tropical twist to classic treats, combining soft, buttery sugar cookies with the vibrant sweetness of juicy pineapple rings. These delightful cookies are not only easy to make but also visually stunning, making them perfect for summer gatherings or casual snacking.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated 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 this into the butter mixture to form a soft dough.
- Roll the dough into balls (about 1½ tablespoons each) and flatten slightly on the prepared baking sheets.
- Place a pineapple ring on each cookie and sprinkle with additional sugar.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes or until golden at the edges. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (38g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg