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Buttery sugar cookies topped with juicy pineapple for a retro-inspired treat.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
Calories: 190kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 10 rings canned pineapple rings, drained and patted dry
  • granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  • Scoop dough onto baking sheets and gently press pineapple rings on top.
  • Sprinkle sugar over pineapple and bake for 11–13 minutes.
  • Cool briefly, then transfer cookies to a wire rack.

Notes

Pat pineapple rings dry to avoid excess moisture.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 6mg