Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies: A Fun Twist on a Classic Dessert
Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies: A Fun Twist on a Classic Dessert is the perfect treat that merges nostalgia with fun! These delightful cookies feature a soft and chewy base topped with caramelized pineapple and sweet cherries, delivering a burst of tropical flavor in every bite. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies are easy to whip up and sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re enjoying them on a sunny afternoon or bringing them to a gathering, these cookies are a delicious way to satisfy your sweet cravings. So gather your ingredients and get ready to bake something extraordinary!
- 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 substitute (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 small can pineapple rings (chopped)
- halved maraschino cherries or alternatives like fresh berries or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Melt some butter in an 8-inch round cake pan; sprinkle brown sugar evenly over it.
- Arrange pineapple pieces atop the brown sugar and place halved cherries among them.
- Spoon dollops of cookie dough over the pineapple arrangement.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg