Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, merging the tropical sweetness of pineapple with a soft and fluffy sugar cookie base. Perfect for summer gatherings, these cookies feature a beautiful presentation with caramelized pineapple and cherries on top that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re hosting a potluck or enjoying a sunny afternoon treat, these cookies offer an irresistible flavor combination that’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 13 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- 13 canned pineapple slices
- 13 maraschino cherries
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt; stir until just combined.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar for the topping.
- Spoon some brown sugar mixture into each cavity of a mini round cake pan; top with pineapple slices and cherries.
- Place cookie dough over the fruit layers and flatten slightly.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown and topping is bubbly.
- Cool in the pan for about ten minutes before transferring to wax paper to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg