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A delicious plate of Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies

Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies

Delightfully soft and chewy cookies topped with sweet pineapple rings, perfect for a fun twist on traditional sugar cookies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 227 g unsalted butter softened
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 312 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 10 rings canned pineapple well-drained and patted dry
  • to taste Additional sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture to form a soft dough.
  5. Roll dough into 1½ tbsp balls, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheet.
  6. Top each dough disk with a pineapple ring, pressing gently.
  7. Sprinkle sugar on top of pineapple for extra sparkle.
  8. Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are golden. Cool 5 mins, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

For best results, make sure the pineapple rings are well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the cookies.