Pineapple Sugar Cookies
Pineapple sugar cookies recipe Delicious irresistible pineapple upside cookies
- 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 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices in juice, drained well
- 12 maraschino cherries (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, for greasing
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease baking sheets with melted butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Place 1/2 teaspoon of packed brown sugar on each cookie space, followed by one drained pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice (optional).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough on top of each pineapple slice, gently pressing down to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Imagine sinking your teeth into a soft, chewy sugar cookie, but with a burst of juicy pineapple and a hint of caramelized sweetness. That’s exactly what these Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies deliver! Inspired by the timeless charm of pineapple upside-down cake, these cookies are perfect for bringing a touch of sunshine to any day.