Description
Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies offer a soft, tender texture with a buttery base and juicy pineapple topping featuring natural caramel flavor notes. This easy-to-make treat combines the classic comfort of sugar cookies with a tropical twist, perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy evenings.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder (natural)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Pineapple Topping
- 1 cup juicy pineapple chunks (packed in juice, drained)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple Topping: Combine pineapple chunks with brown sugar (natural) and a small amount of natural gelling agent in a bowl. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld while preparing the dough.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream the plant-based butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add apple cider vinegar and vanilla extract (natural), stirring to combine. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour and baking powder (natural), mixing until the dough comes together smoothly.
- Shape the Cookies: Refrigerate the dough for about 15 minutes to prevent spreading. Then, roll the dough into small balls and flatten each slightly on a parchment-lined baking tray to form a base for the pineapple topping.
- Add Pineapple and Bake: Spoon the prepared pineapple topping onto each cookie base evenly. Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden and the pineapple topping bubbles gently.
- Cool and Enjoy: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. This step helps the topping set properly, giving each cookie a sticky-sweet burst of flavor.
Notes
- Use pineapple chunks packed in juice, not syrup, for best texture and moisture control.
- Chilling the dough before baking keeps cookies thick and soft.
- Ensure pineapple topping is well-coated in brown sugar (natural) for delightful caramelization.
- Use parchment paper on baking trays to prevent sticking and burning.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain chewy, tender cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple cookies, sugar cookies, upside down cookies, tropical cookies, soft cookies
