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Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies

Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies for a Tropical Twist

These Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies offer a delightful tropical twist on a classic dessert, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened; substitute with margarine for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for a more complex flavor
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional; can be replaced with almond extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or Gluten-Free Blend 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda no substitutions needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Topping
  • 1 can Canned Pineapple Rings or fresh pineapple, properly drained
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Sugar for Sprinkling or use cinnamon sugar for extra flavor

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking trays
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. Beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add one large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place onto the prepared trays, leaving space between each.
  6. Press a canned pineapple ring into the center of each cookie dough mound and sprinkle with additional sugar.
  7. Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is softened, chill dough if cookies spread too much, and store cookies with a slice of bread in an airtight container to retain softness.

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