Description
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies are a delightful fusion of sweet, tropical flavors, and the beloved texture of sugar cookies. These cookies are soft, buttery, and topped with juicy pineapple, ensuring they are a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Dice the pineapple into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the diced pineapple gently.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of cookie dough onto the sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freeze cookie dough or baked cookies for longer storage, ensuring they are well-wrapped.
- Consider dusting with powdered sugar before serving for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg