Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies That Delight Every Bite
Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic treat, combining the rich flavors of pineapple with a buttery cookie base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and crushed pineapple.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Top each cookie with a maraschino cherry.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra tropical flavor, consider adding coconut flakes.
- These cookies can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pineapple, Sugar Cookies, Dessert