Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies, a creative twist on a beloved classic. These cookies feature a soft and chewy sugar cookie base topped with caramelized pineapple and vibrant cherries, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a sweet snack at home, these cookies are sure to impress with their unique presentation and irresistible flavor combination. Easy to make and visually appealing, they will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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). Grease or line a muffin tin with parchment.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar. Spoon into each muffin cup, then add pineapple pieces and half cherries.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients to form dough.
- Press about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough over the topping in each muffin cup.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes before flipping onto a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg