Description
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional sugar cookies, featuring a tropical flavor that brings a taste of the islands to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut, if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid excess moisture in the cookies.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For an extra tropical flavor, consider adding chopped macadamia nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg