Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies – Easy Tropical Treat Recipe
These Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies combine the tropical sweetness of pineapple rings with classic buttery sugar cookies. Topped with a sprinkle of sugar for extra sparkle, they are easy to make and perfect for a delicious tropical treat or a fun dessert twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Total Time: 27-29 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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
Toppings
- 10–12 canned pineapple rings, well-drained and patted dry
- Additional sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined to add moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing to form a soft, cohesive dough ready for shaping.
- Shape dough: Roll the dough into balls measuring about 1½ tablespoons each, then flatten each ball slightly and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Add pineapple rings: Gently press a well-drained pineapple ring onto the top of each dough disk, ensuring it adheres without breaking the dough.
- Sprinkle sugar: Sprinkle additional granulated sugar over the pineapple rings to add sparkle and extra sweetness to the cookies.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, dry the pineapple rings thoroughly before baking to prevent excess moisture from making the cookies soggy.
- Try topping each cookie with half a cherry for a retro Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies twist!
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