Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies. These unique treats blend the soft, chewy goodness of sugar cookies with a mouthwatering topping of caramelized pineapple and cherries. Ideal for any occasion—from casual gatherings to festive celebrations—these cookies offer a tropical flair and a wonderful balance of flavors and textures.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with parchment liners.
- For the topping, mix melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl. Spoon about 1 tablespoon into each muffin cup, add pineapple pieces, and press half a cherry on top.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Press about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough over each muffin cup's topping.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before flipping onto a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg