Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies: A Fun Twist on a Classic Dessert
If you’re in the mood for a delightful treat that marries classic flavors with a fun twist, these Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies are just what you need! Perfectly chewy and portable, each cookie features the buttery goodness of a traditional dessert topped with sweet caramelized pineapple and a cherry. Ideal for summer picnics, family gatherings, or as an everyday pick-me-up, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up these tropical delights in no time. Bake a batch today and watch them disappear!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (or flax egg)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 small can pineapple rings, cut into smaller pieces
- Maraschino cherries (halved or alternatives)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Melt butter in an oven-safe dish or lined cookie sheet; sprinkle brown sugar evenly over it and arrange pineapple pieces and cherries on top.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the fruit layer.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg