Description
Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies offer a delightful tropical twist on traditional cookies. Each bite reveals the sweet, caramelized flavors of pineapple combined with a rich, buttery dough that melts in your mouth. These cookies are perfect for summer gatherings, bringing a burst of sunshine to any occasion. Easy to make and visually appealing, they will surely be a hit at your next picnic or party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (well-drained)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the pineapple chunks (and coconut flakes if using).
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dollops onto the prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn golden brown while centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg