Description
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional sugar cookies, perfect for those seeking a refreshing treat. These easy-to-make cookies feature a buttery base topped with juicy pineapple rings, creating a vibrant and visually appealing dessert ideal for summer parties or cozy family gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll impress your guests with this unique tropical flavor that everyone will love. Whether served on a dessert platter or turned into fun ice cream sandwiches, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Gradually add to the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into balls (about 1½ tablespoons each) and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
- Top each cookie with a pineapple ring, pressing gently to adhere.
- Sprinkle additional sugar over the pineapple rings.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool for five minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg