Description
If you adore Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, you’ll love these Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies! These delightful treats capture the classic dessert’s tropical flavors in a soft and chewy form. Featuring buttery cookies topped with caramelized pineapple and a cherry, they’re perfect for any occasion—from summer picnics to cozy tea times. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, baking these cookies is an enjoyable experience. Watch them disappear in minutes as everyone reaches for another!
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
- Pineapple rings (1 small can, chopped)
- Maraschino cherries (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar. Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Prepare the baking sheet by drizzling melted butter, sprinkling brown sugar, and arranging pineapple pieces topped with halved cherries.
- Scoop cookie dough onto each pineapple piece and bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg