Description
Sweet and buttery pineapple upside down sugar cookies with caramelized fruit topping—perfect for tropical dessert lovers and party treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 12 maraschino cherries
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits, well-drained
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the mixture into each muffin cup.
- Place one maraschino cherry in the center of each cup, then add a few pineapple tidbits around the cherry.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into 12 equal balls and flatten slightly. Place each piece of dough on top of the fruit mixture in the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and carefully invert onto a wire rack or tray while still warm.
- Serve warm or cooled.
Notes
- Ensure pineapple is well-drained to avoid soggy bottoms.
- Use silicone muffin pans for easier release.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg