Description
These whimsical Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies combine the sweet, tangy flavor of pineapple with a rich, buttery cookie base, creating a unique and nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 can pineapple rings
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then mix in brown sugar until well combined and pour it into the baking sheet.
- Arrange pineapple rings over the mixture and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well, along with vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Spoon the dough over the pineapple layer and spread gently.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling dough for 30 minutes can improve cookie shape. Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Pineapple cookies, Sugar cookies, Upside down cake, Nostalgic dessert