Description
Delicious pineapple upside down sugar cookies with a sweet twist.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple.
- In a greased muffin tin, sprinkle brown sugar at the bottom of each cup.
- Place cherry halves on top of the brown sugar.
- Fill each cup with cookie dough.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
Notes
- Ensure pineapple is well-drained to avoid soggy cookies.
- You can substitute cherries with other fruits if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies, Pineapple Cookies, Sugar Cookies