Description
Delightful pineapple upside down sugar cookies that capture the flavors of a classic upside-down cake in a portable format, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (about 227 g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (about 200 g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend) (about 240 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can canned pineapple rings, well-drained (approx. 8 oz/227 g drained)
- 2 tablespoons additional sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Drain the canned pineapple rings thoroughly, pat excess moisture with paper towels, and slice rings into halves or quarters.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each mound slightly and top with a piece of pineapple.
- Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of additional sugar.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or cooled, optionally brush with warmed apricot jam for a glossy finish.
Notes
These cookies are indulgent and best enjoyed fresh. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10.3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18.3g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg