Description
Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies bring vibrant flavors and nostalgia in a delightful dessert, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 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
For the Topping
- 1 can canned pineapple rings, well-drained
- 2 tablespoons additional sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your baking trays with parchment paper.
2. Cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the large egg and vanilla extract, beating well until combined.
4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
5. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place on the prepared trays, leaving space between each.
6. Press a pineapple ring gently into each dough mound, flattening slightly.
7. Sprinkle additional sugar generously on top of the pineapple rings.
8. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
9. Cool the cookies on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
Pair these cookies with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 25