Description
Indulge in a tropical twist on classic sugar cookies with these delightful Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies. Soft and chewy cookies infused with pineapple flavor, topped with a sweet brown sugar crust and a juicy maraschino cherry. Perfect for a sweet treat or special occasion!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup crushed pineapple (drained well)
Topping:
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 6 maraschino cherries (halved)
- extra granulated sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Fold in the crushed pineapple.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, place the brown sugar. Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough, press the bottom into the brown sugar, and place sugar-side-down on the baking sheet. Press a cherry half gently into the center of each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a stronger pineapple flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon pineapple extract to the dough.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
