Description
Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, featuring a buttery cookie base topped with sweet, caramelized pineapple. Each bite offers a burst of tropical flavor that’s perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in. These cookies are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, ensuring you can impress friends and family with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar; spread this mixture on the prepared baking sheet as the cookie topping.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the brown sugar-pineapple mixture and gently flatten each scoop.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg