Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies: The Indulgent Twist You’ll Love
These Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies combine the flavors of a classic dessert in a delightful cookie form. Perfectly soft and chewy, they’re topped with a sweet pineapple slice for an indulgent treat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can pineapple slices, drained
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Place individual pineapple slices on a baking sheet and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each slice.
- Drop a spoonful of cookie dough over each pineapple slice, covering it completely.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a more intense pineapple flavor, you can add crushed pineapple to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pineapple, Upside Down, Sugar Cookies