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Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies

Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies That Bring Tropical Joy

Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies are a delightful tropical twist on a classic, bringing sweetness and joy to summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with vegan butter if needed for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No significant substitutes are recommended.
  • 1 large Egg Use 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce for vegan option.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Consider almond extract for a unique twist.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Opt for a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Increase baking powder to 1 tsp if needed.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential but can be omitted for strict salt-reduced diets.
For the Topping
  • 1 can Canned Pineapple Rings Use fresh pineapple if preferred, ensuring it’s well-drained.
  • to taste Additional Sugar for Sprinkling Optional but highly recommended.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • baking sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add 1 egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
  5. Roll about 1½ tablespoons of dough into balls and flatten them on the baking sheets.
  6. Place one canned pineapple ring on each flattened cookie and press down gently.
  7. Sprinkle sugar on top of each pineapple ring.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are golden and centers are set.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure pineapple rings are dried before use and avoid overcrowding the baking sheets.

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