Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies Recipe
If you love sweet treats with a fruity twist, this Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup crushed pineapple well drained
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Maraschino cherries chopped
- Extra pineapple pieces for topping
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside for later use.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This creates soft cookies.
Add Egg and Vanilla
- Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add Pineapple
- Fold in crushed pineapple gently. Make sure excess juice is removed first.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- Add dry ingredients slowly. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Prepare Topping
- Mix brown sugar with pineapple pieces and chopped cherries in a small bowl.
Shape Cookies
- Scoop dough onto baking tray. Leave space between each cookie.
Add Topping
- Press pineapple cherry mixture gently on top of each cookie.
Bake Cookies
- Bake for fourteen minutes. Edges should look set and lightly golden.
Cool and Serve
- Cool cookies on a rack. Serve once completely cooled.
Notes
Drain pineapple very well to avoid soggy cookies.
Use room temperature butter for better texture.
Do not overmix the dough.
Chill dough if it feels too soft.
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Let cookies cool before removing from tray.
Use room temperature butter for better texture.
Do not overmix the dough.
Chill dough if it feels too soft.
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Let cookies cool before removing from tray.