Description
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies combine the tropical sweetness of canned pineapple rings with classic sugar cookies, baked to golden perfection with a delightful caramelized pineapple topping that adds a unique twist to the traditional cookie experience.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Topping
- 10–12 canned pineapple rings, well-drained and patted dry
- Additional sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Prepare Pineapple: Drain canned pineapple rings thoroughly and pat dry to remove excess moisture to avoid soggy cookies.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Shape and Arrange Cookies: Take portions of the dough and flatten slightly. Place each cookie dough portion onto a lined or greased baking sheet, then carefully press one pineapple ring onto each cookie, sprinkling additional sugar on top of the pineapple for caramelization.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden and the cookies are set.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely, allowing the pineapple topping to set.
Notes
- Ensure pineapple rings are well-patted dry to prevent excess moisture from making the cookies soggy.
- You can substitute brown sugar for the additional sugar topping for a richer caramel flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 4 days.
- For a softer cookie, slightly underbake or reduce baking time by a minute or two.
