Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
Delight in these Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies, combining the classic tropical flavors of pineapple and brown sugar caramel with a soft sugar cookie base for a deliciously unique dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
- Maraschino cherries, halved (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and crushed pineapple.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, then press gently to flatten.
- Top each cookie dough portion with a teaspoon of the pineapple and brown sugar mixture and place a cherry half if desired.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra caramel flavor, drizzle a little melted brown sugar butter glaze over the cooled cookies before serving.
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