Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies
These Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies combine buttery sugar cookies with juicy pineapple rings for a fun, tropical twist. Perfect for beginners, this sunny treat is easy to make and ideal for parties or casual snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 10–12 canned pineapple rings, well-drained and patted dry
- Additional sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture to form a soft dough.
- Roll dough into 1½ tbsp balls, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheet.
- Top each dough disk with a pineapple ring, pressing gently.
- Sprinkle sugar on top of pineapple for extra sparkle.
- Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are golden. Cool 5 mins, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
For best results, dry the pineapple rings thoroughly before baking. Try topping each cookie with half a cherry for a retro Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies twist!