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Down Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Delightful Down Sugar Cookies featuring a soft buttery base topped with sweet, caramelized pineapple rings. These simple yet elegant cookies combine classic sugar cookie flavors with a tropical twist, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough 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

Topping

  • 10–12 rings Canned Pineapple, well-drained and patted dry
  • Additional Granulated Sugar for Sprinkling, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning agents.
  5. Make dough: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms to avoid overworking.
  6. Shape cookies: Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place them onto the prepared baking trays, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading.
  7. Top with pineapple: Gently press a dried pineapple ring onto each cookie dough mound, slightly flattening the cookie; trim or halve pineapple rings if necessary to fit.
  8. Add sugar topping: Lightly sprinkle granulated sugar over the pineapple rings to add sparkle and aid caramelization during baking.
  9. Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges and set in the center.
  10. Cool cookies: Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Ensure the pineapple rings are well-drained and pat dry to prevent soggy cookies.
  • If pineapple rings are large, trim or halve them to fit cookie size uniformly.
  • Sugar sprinkled on top helps create a delicate caramelized texture and extra sweetness.
  • Use softened butter to achieve the best creaming texture and lightness in the dough.
  • Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender and soft.

Keywords: sugar cookies, pineapple cookies, baked cookies, butter cookies, dessert recipe, tropical cookies

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