Description
These Upside Down Cake Pineapple Sugar Cookies blend a buttery sugar cookie base with caramelized pineapple rings for a nostalgic yet fresh flavor. The soft, golden cookies are topped with a sweet pineapple slice and optional cherry, offering a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Ideal for brunch, tea time, or a cozy snack, this easy recipe delivers a delightful bite that looks as good as it tastes, making it a favorite for gatherings. Pair them with light butter glaze for extra shine and gloss.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 can pineapple rings
- drained
- Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cookie sheet.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Mix brown sugar with melted butter and spread on the sheet.
- Place pineapple rings on the brown‑sugar layer; add a cherry if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough over rings and spread gently.
- Bake 12‑15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool slightly, then invert onto a serving platter.
Notes
- Allow the cookies to rest on the sheet for a few minutes before inverting so the caramel sets. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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