Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the tropical flavors of these delightful Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies. A twist on the classic pineapple upside-down cake, these cookies are a perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained well)
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 maraschino cherries (halved)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy in a large mixing bowl.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and pineapple juice.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients, then fold in crushed pineapple.
- Prepare Muffin Cups: Sprinkle brown sugar in each cup, add cherry and dough.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Enhance pineapple flavor with ¼ tsp pineapple extract.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
