Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the delightful charm of Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies, a unique twist on the classic dessert that combines soft and chewy sugar cookies with a caramelized topping of juicy pineapple and vibrant maraschino cherries. These cookies are not only visually appealing but also bursting with tropical flavors, making them an ideal treat for warm gatherings, family events, or casual snacking. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a batch ready to impress in no time. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or share them as a sweet surprise with friends—these cookies are sure to bring smiles all around!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar; spoon into muffin cups.
- Add pineapple pieces and press halved cherries into the mixture.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy; add egg and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients in another bowl; combine with wet mixture to form dough.
- Press dough over the fruit topping in each muffin cup.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden; cool briefly before flipping onto a surface.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg