Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic cake version. Sweet pineapple and maraschino cherries top soft sugar cookies for a treat that’s both nostalgic and delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Topping:
- 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
For the Sugar Cookies:
- 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
- Prepare the Topping: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a muffin tin with parchment rounds. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup. Place a few small pieces of pineapple on top of the brown sugar mixture, then press half of a maraschino cherry in the center of each one.
- Make the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Assemble the Cookies: Take about 1 1/2 tablespoons of cookie dough and press it over the pineapple and cherry topping in each muffin cup. Gently flatten the dough so it evenly covers the topping.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully flipping the tin over onto a parchment-lined surface or cooling rack.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the caramelized pineapple topping with the soft sugar cookie base!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pineapple, Sugar Cookies, Dessert, Upside-Down, Baking
