Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies: The Best Sweet Treat for You
Indulge in these delicious Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies that perfectly blend the flavors of pineapple and sugar.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple.
- In a separate pan, spread the brown sugar evenly at the bottom, then top with cherries.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the pineapple and cherry layer.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool before flipping to serve.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut to the cookie batter.
- Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to prevent soggy cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies, Pineapple Cookies, Sweet Treats