Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies
Dive into the delightful world of Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies, a fun twist on the classic dessert that brings tropical flavors right to your fingertips. With buttery, chewy cookies topped with caramelized pineapple and a sweet maraschino cherry, these treats are perfect for summer gatherings or simply indulging yourself.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 small can pineapple rings, cut into smaller pieces
- halved maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- For the topping, mix melted butter with brown sugar and spoon it onto the baking sheet.
- Place pineapple pieces on top, followed by half a cherry in each cookie.
- Scoop dough over the topping and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg