Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough Base
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Pineapple Topping
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10 to 12 canned pineapple rings, well-drained and patted completely dry
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Extra granulated sugar for sprinkling
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light, fluffy, and pale, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully combined and smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
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Roll dough into balls using approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons per cookie, place on prepared sheets, and gently flatten each into a disk, leaving sufficient space between.
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Press one pineapple ring gently onto each dough disk to secure it for baking.
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Sprinkle extra sugar over pineapple rings and bake cookies for 12 to 14 minutes until edges turn golden and cookies are set.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
# Additional Tips:
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Ensure pineapple rings are thoroughly dried to prevent excess moisture from softening the cookies.