Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies, a fun twist on a classic favorite! These soft and chewy cookies feature a luscious topping of caramelized pineapple and sweet cherries, making them a perfect treat for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy evenings at home. With their tropical flavors and inviting aroma, these cookies are sure to become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make, allowing you to whip up a batch quickly whenever the craving strikes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained and cut into small pieces
- Maraschino cherries, halved
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 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) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar; spoon into muffin cups. Top with pineapple pieces and cherry halves.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) in a separate bowl before mixing into the wet ingredients to form dough.
- Press dough over the fruit toppings in muffin cups.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden; cool before flipping onto a serving plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg