Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
Delight in these Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies, blending tropical pineapple flavors with classic buttery sugar cookies for a unique and delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the drained crushed pineapple with the brown sugar.
- Shape cookie dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly, then top each with a small spoonful of the pineapple and brown sugar mixture.
- Optionally, press a maraschino cherry into the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra moisture, try adding a teaspoon of pineapple juice to the dough before baking.
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