Description
Mouthwatering pineapple upside sugar cookies bring island vibes to classic desserts with sweet sunshine. Crisp edges and tender centers deliver tropical happiness in each delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (313 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Fruit and Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- Maraschino cherries, halved
- Brown sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cookie placement.
- Create a creamy butter and sugar mixture by blending until the texture becomes soft and airy, ensuring smooth incorporation.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, thoroughly integrating each component for a consistent base.
- Combine dry ingredients separately, whisking flour, baking powder, and salt to distribute leavening agents evenly.
- Gradually merge dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a uniform dough forms without overmixing.
- Carefully integrate drained crushed pineapple, folding gently to distribute fruit pieces throughout the cookie dough.
- Portion the dough using tablespoon-sized scoops, strategically placing each portion on the prepared baking sheet with appropriate spacing.
- Embellish each cookie by gently pressing a halved maraschino cherry into the center and sprinkling a delicate layer of brown sugar.
- Bake the cookies until the edges develop a light golden hue, approximately 10-12 minutes, monitoring for even coloration.
- Allow cookies to rest momentarily on the baking sheet to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and crisp texture development.
Notes
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making cookies soggy, using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Select ripe, sweet pineapple for maximum flavor intensity in the cookies.
- Adjust brown sugar topping based on personal sweetness preference, using less for a more subtle caramelized touch.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg