Description
Tropical paradise meets classic dessert in these irresistible Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies that blend sweet caramelized pineapple with buttery cookie perfection. Sweet nostalgia and island charm create a delightful treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can or 6–8 fresh pineapple rings
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cookie Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4–6 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coating a muffin tin with non-stick spray to prevent potential sticking.
- Create a rich caramel-like base by whisking melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and well-combined.
- Distribute the butter-sugar mixture evenly across the muffin tin, carefully spooning approximately one teaspoon into each individual cup.
- Artfully place pineapple chunks and halved cherries at the bottom of each prepared muffin cavity, ensuring attractive positioning and complete coverage.
- Position the tin strategically in the preheated oven, allowing the sugary mixture to caramelize and infuse the fruit with deep, golden undertones.
- Monitor the baking process closely, watching for the edges to turn golden brown and the fruit to become slightly translucent and glossy.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cookies rest momentarily, allowing the caramelized fruit to set and develop a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Carefully invert the muffin tin onto a serving platter, gently tapping to release the cookies, revealing the beautifully caramelized fruit topping.
- Allow the upside-down cookies to cool completely, ensuring the caramel and fruit remain perfectly adhered to the cookie base.
Notes
- Caramelize the brown sugar and butter mixture gently to prevent burning, creating a rich, golden base for the cookies.
- Arrange pineapple chunks and cherries with care, ensuring even distribution and an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s soft texture.
- Experiment with alternative fruits like peaches or apricots to create unique flavor variations while keeping the classic upside-down cookie concept.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg