Description
Delightful cookies blending tropical pineapple sweetness with a soft, buttery sugar cookie for a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can canned pineapple rings (well-drained)
- 2 tablespoons additional sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add one large egg and optional vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring carefully to avoid overmixing.
- Prepare the pineapple rings on the baking sheet and sprinkle them with extra sugar.
- Scoop cookie dough onto each pineapple ring to cover them completely.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before flipping them over to reveal the caramelized pineapple.
Notes
Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pineapple cookies, sugar cookies, dessert, baking, family-friendly