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Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies

Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delightful and easy-to-make Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies that combine tropical flavors and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Soften before use for easy creaming.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 large Large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional) Use pure vanilla for the best results.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or Gluten-Free Blend Gluten-free blend is a suitable substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
For the Topping
  • 8 rings Canned Pineapple Rings (well-drained) Fresh pineapple can also be used if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Sugar (for sprinkling) Adds sweetness on top, contributing to caramelization during baking.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Baking trays
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared trays, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Press a pineapple ring into the center of each dough mound and sprinkle additional sugar over the top.
  7. Bake for 11-13 minutes until cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on trays for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough if cookies spread too much. Use fresh pineapple for enhanced flavor and store cookies with a slice of bread to maintain softness.

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