Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies
These Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies combine the classic dessert with a fun cookie twist. Sweet caramelized pineapple and maraschino cherries sit atop a soft sugar cookie base for a delightful, bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 8–10 pineapple rings (cut into smaller pieces to fit cookies)
- 8–10 maraschino cherries
For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin lightly or line it with parchment paper circles.
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup.
- Place a small piece of pineapple and a maraschino cherry on top of the brown sugar mixture.
- Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Assemble:
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of cookie dough and press it gently on top of the pineapple and cherry in each muffin cup.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool in the tin for about 5 minutes.
- Flip and Serve:
- Carefully run a knife around the edges of each cookie. Place a baking sheet or large plate over the muffin tin and invert to release the cookies.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- For a tropical twist, add a splash of coconut extract to the cookie dough.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Enjoy these fun and delicious Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies! 🍍🍪
