Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of buttery cookies and sweet pineapple with these Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies. An irresistible treat that delights every bite.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1 can canned pineapple rings well-drained
- 2 tablespoons additional sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each scoop slightly.
- Place a pineapple ring on top of each cookie and sprinkle with additional sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Make sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies, dessert, cookies, pineapple, baking