Easy Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
Pineapple UpsideDown Sugar Cookies Sweet easy treat Enjoy a taste of the tropics in every bite Try it today
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings, drained and patted dry
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 24 maraschino cherries, halved (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Place a pineapple ring on top of each cookie and gently press it into the dough.
- Sprinkle brown sugar inside the pineapple ring.
- Place a maraschino cherry half in the center of each pineapple ring (optional).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic cookie recipe. Soft, buttery sugar cookies bursting with caramelized pineapple, perfect for any occasion!
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