Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 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
Topping
- 10–12 canned pineapple rings, well-drained and patted dry
- Additional sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, setting the base for a tender cookie.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until well combined to enrich the dough with flavor and moisture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet butter mixture to form a soft and manageable dough.
- Shape Dough Balls: Roll the dough into balls roughly 1½ tablespoons in size, flatten them slightly, and arrange evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
- Add Pineapple Rings: Place one well-drained and patted dry canned pineapple ring on top of each dough disk, pressing gently to adhere but preserve shape.
- Sprinkle Sugar: Sprinkle additional granulated sugar on top of the pineapple rings to add extra sparkle and sweetness after baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are just golden, indicating they’re perfectly baked without over-drying.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely and set.
Notes
- Make sure the pineapple rings are well drained and patted dry to avoid soggy cookies.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and allow to cool on the sheet.
- Feel free to experiment by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for a warm spice variation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American