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Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies

Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies Bursting with Flavor

Delight in the tropical flavor of Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies, a sweet treat perfect for summer cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adds sweetness
  • 1 large Egg serves as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or Gluten-Free Blend base of the cookies
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon Salt balances flavors
For the Topping
  • 1 can Canned Pineapple Rings well-drained
  • ¼ cup Additional Sugar for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • baking trays
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients.
  5. Portion out 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie on the lined trays.
  6. Press one pineapple ring into the center of each dough ball and sprinkle with extra sugar.
  7. Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  8. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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