Description
These Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic cake version. Soft and chewy cookies with a caramelized pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry on top, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Topping:
- 13 canned pineapple slices
- 13 maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare mini round cake pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream; mix well.
- Incorporate flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt until just combined. Set aside.
- Combine melted butter and brown sugar in a separate bowl.
- Place a spoon of brown sugar mixture in each cavity, then top with pineapple slice and cherry.
- Add cookie dough on top, flatten with spatula.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wax paper.
- Let cool completely before storing in airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure pineapple and cherries are well-drained to prevent excess moisture.
- Adjust baking time based on oven variations for perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies, Pineapple Cookies, Upside Down Cookies, Dessert Recipe
