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Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies

Delightful cookies combining the warm textures of sugar cookies with the refreshing taste of pineapple, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained) Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture.
Optional Topping
  • as needed Maraschino cherries For topping, optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend this mixture into the wet ingredients.
  5. Gently fold in the crushed pineapple.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press a maraschino cherry into the center of each cookie if desired.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

If you're feeling creative, try switching up the toppings with chopped walnuts or toasted coconut. You can also substitute crushed pineapple with other fruit purees like mango or peach.