Description
These Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, featuring a soft, buttery cookie base topped with caramelized pineapple and a hint of maraschino cherry. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tropical flavor, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
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- For the Cookie Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 8 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the brown sugar and butter for the topping, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the diced pineapple until well coated.
- Spread the pineapple mixture evenly in the bottom of a greased muffin tin, then spoon the cookie dough on top, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- You can substitute canned pineapple for fresh, but be sure to drain it well to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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