Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tropical flavors with our Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies! These soft, chewy treats are topped with caramelized pineapple and a sweet cherry, creating a visually stunning and deliciously sweet dessert. Perfect for family gatherings or as a special treat for yourself, these cookies are easy to make and will surely impress everyone who tries them. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up these tropical delights in no time. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for a delightful bite every time!
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar; spoon into muffin cups.
- Layer pineapple pieces on top, placing half a cherry in the center of each.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Press cookie dough over the fruit mixture in each muffin cup.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool slightly before flipping onto a parchment-lined surface.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg