Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies That Delight Every Bite
Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic treat, combining the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the rich flavor of sugar cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the chopped pineapple.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and cherries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet, pressing the cherry and brown sugar mixture into the top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- These cookies can also be decorated with a drizzle of icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pineapple, cookies, dessert, sugar cookies