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Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies

Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies: A Tropical Delight!

Enjoy these Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies, a delightful twist on a classic dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg can substitute with a chia egg for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Topping
  • 1 can Canned Pineapple Rings or fresh pineapple, dried well
  • 1 tablespoon Additional Sugar for Sprinkling optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
    Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
  2. Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
    Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
    Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
    Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
  5. Shape cookies using about 2 tablespoons of dough each, placing on the prepared tray with space in between.
    Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
  6. Press a pineapple ring onto each mound of dough, ensuring a good connection.
    Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
  7. Sprinkle a small amount of granulated sugar over each pineapple ring.
    Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
  8. Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden around the edges and set in the center.
    Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the tray for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is softened but not melted. You may add maraschino cherries on top for a classic touch.

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