Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies That Delight Every Bite
A delightful twist on classic cookies that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with a soft, chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over each cookie and top with a maraschino cherry.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid soggy cookies.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of coconut extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg