Easy Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies That Delight
These Easy Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies combine a buttery sugar cookie base with caramelized pineapple and cherries for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Total Time: 30-32 mins
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup Unsalted Butter
1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ cup Unsalted Butter
½ cup Light Brown Sugar
1 (20 oz) can Pineapple Rings, drained
10-12 Maraschino Cherries, halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Melt ¼ cup of butter and stir in ½ cup of light brown sugar until well combined
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide the brown sugar mixture among the prepared spots for cookies
- Prepare pineapple rings by cutting them in half or quarters. Place one piece of pineapple on each brown sugar spot, topping with a halved maraschino cherry
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy
- Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined
- Take about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough for each cookie and slightly flatten it. Place it on top of each prepared pineapple/cherry arrangement
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golde
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then invert each cookie onto a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to avoid soggy cookies.
Use room temperature ingredients for better dough consistency.
Don't overmix the cookie dough to avoid tough cookies.