Description
Irresistible Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert. These cookies feature a buttery base topped with pineapple and cherries, creating a sweet and tropical treat.
Ingredients
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- For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Topping:
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices (drained)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Cut the drained pineapple slices into smaller pieces if desired.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar with a little bit of the pineapple juice to form a paste.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press a piece of pineapple into the center of each cookie, then drizzle a small amount of the brown sugar mixture over the pineapple. Top each cookie with a maraschino cherry.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the cookies warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- These cookies are best enjoyed within a few days of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg