Description
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies combine the sweetness of tropical pineapple with classic sugar cookie flavors. These cookies feature a moist pineapple topping baked right on top for a fun, tangy twist.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
6. In a small bowl, mix crushed pineapple, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
7. Scoop cookie dough onto baking sheet, flatten slightly.
8. Top each cookie with a spoonful of the pineapple mixture.
9. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden.
10. Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
Use fresh pineapple if preferred, finely chopped.
For extra tropical flavor, add shredded coconut to dough.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pineapple, sugar cookies, tropical dessert, upside-down cookie