Description
Pineapple upside down cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a soft cookie base topped with caramelized pineapple and maraschino cherries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 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
- 12 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Press a maraschino cherry into the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to prevent soggy cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pineapple Upside Down Cookies, dessert, cookies, pineapple