Description
A sweet twist on classic sugar cookies, featuring caramelized pineapple slices for a tropical flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can pineapple slices, drained
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or baking sheet.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Press dough into muffin tin or shape into cookies on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle brown sugar on top. Place pineapple slice (and cherry if using) on each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for better texture.
- Chill dough for easier handling.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pineapple upside down sugar cookies, tropical cookies, easy dessert