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Upside-down pineapple cookies with cherries on top

Pineapple Cookies – Easy Tropical Dessert Recipe


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  • Author: Patricia Jannet
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth pineapple cookies topped with juicy pineapple rings, sweet caramel drizzle, and a hint of coconut — a tropical dessert perfect for summer parties or everyday treats.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 can pineapple rings, drained and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in shredded coconut.
  6. Place pineapple rings on the prepared baking sheet. Scoop about 1/4 cup of dough onto each ring and press lightly.
  7. Drizzle caramel sauce over each cookie.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Dry pineapple thoroughly to prevent soggy cookies.
  • Chill dough if baking in a warm kitchen to help maintain shape.
  • Freeze unbaked cookies on pineapple rings for up to 2 months.
  • For extra caramelization, broil for 1–2 minutes after baking.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg