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Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies That Delight Every Bite

Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies That Delight Every Bite

Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies that delight every bite are a tropical treat featuring caramelized pineapple and a buttery cookie base.
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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
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional, use almond extract for variation
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
  • 1 can canned pineapple rings well-drained
  • 1 tablespoon additional sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • baking trays
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and optional vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them on the prepared trays, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Press a well-drained pineapple ring into the center of each cookie dough mound and sprinkle with sugar.
  7. Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden around the edges and set in the center.
  8. Allow cookies to cool for about 5 minutes on the tray before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies pair wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a fresh fruit salad. Experiment with different toppings like maraschino cherries or coconut flakes for a unique twist!

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