Description
These Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic treat, featuring a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. The sweet, tangy flavor of pineapple combined with a creamy frosting creates a tropical experience that is both refreshing and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked; this is normal.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting by beating together the softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them generously with the pineapple frosting.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The cookie dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and coconut cream in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 80 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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