Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies: A Sweet, Easy Twist for Dessert
Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies are a delightful blend of tropical sweetness and classic cookie texture. Perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 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 baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense pineapple flavor, you can add pineapple extract.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies