Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies, a delicious twist on a classic treat. These cookies combine a soft, chewy sugar cookie base with a luscious topping of caramelized pineapple and maraschino cherries, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for parties or as an everyday snack, these cookies are sure to impress both family and friends. Easy to make and visually appealing, they’ll quickly become a favorite dessert in your home.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained and cut
- Maraschino cherries
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for cookies)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin.
- Mix melted butter and brown sugar in a bowl; spoon into muffin cups. Add pineapple pieces and cherries.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a separate bowl; add egg and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; mix into wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Press cookie dough over the fruit topping in each muffin cup.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around edges. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg