Description
Delightful sugar cookies topped with juicy pineapple rings, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1½ tbsp balls and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
- Top each cookie with a pineapple ring, pressing gently.
- Sprinkle additional sugar on top of each pineapple ring.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe pineapples for the best flavor. For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut oil for butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, pineapple, dessert, summer, baking