Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies
Indulge in the tropical delight of Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies, a fun twist on the classic dessert. These chewy, buttery cookies are topped with caramelized pineapple and a bright maraschino cherry, delivering all the flavors of a traditional pineapple upside-down cake in a convenient handheld treat. Perfect for summer gatherings, tea parties, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies are not only delicious but also easy to make. With simple ingredients and a straightforward method, you can whip up a batch in no time! Treat yourself and your loved ones to these delightful cookies that will disappear from the plate in minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
- Pineapple rings (cut into pieces)
- Maraschino cherries (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; then gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just combined.
- For the topping, mix melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar mixture onto the lined baking sheet.
- Add pineapple pieces on top followed by half a maraschino cherry.
- Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of cookie dough over each topping base and gently press down to cover.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Allow cooling before flipping each cookie upside-down to reveal their beautiful toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg