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Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies

Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies That Brighten Your Day

Delightful Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies infused with tropical flavors, perfect for summer celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple fresh or drained canned
Optional Toppings/Variations
  • Cream Cheese Frosting for topping
  • Chopped Nuts like macadamia nuts
  • Coconut Flakes for added flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft.
  9. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Unbaked dough can be frozen for up to 3 months for spontaneous baking.

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