Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies: A Fun Twist on a Classic Dessert
Indulge in the delightful taste of Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies! These scrumptious treats encapsulate the beloved flavors of the classic dessert in a soft, chewy cookie form. With buttery cookies topped with caramelized pineapple and a vibrant maraschino cherry, they are perfect for summer gatherings or as a sweet snack any day. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. Bake a batch today and watch them vanish within minutes!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter (½ cup, softened)
- Granulated Sugar (¾ cup)
- Large Egg (1)
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
- All-Purpose Flour (1 ¼ cups)
- Baking Powder (½ tsp)
- Salt (¼ tsp)
- Brown Sugar (½ cup) for topping
- Melted Butter (2 tbsp)
- Pineapple Rings (1 small can, cut into pieces)
- Maraschino Cherries (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat your 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. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt before gradually incorporating into the wet mixture until just combined.
- For the topping, blend melted butter with brown sugar and spoon onto lined baking sheet.
- Place pineapple pieces and cherries atop each brown sugar mix, then cover with cookie dough.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden around the edges. Cool slightly before flipping to reveal the toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg