Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies
Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies combine the tropical sweetness of pineapple and maraschino cherries with a buttery sugar cookie base. The pineapple slices line the bottom of mini round cake pan cavities topped with cherry centers and a layer of cookie dough, creating a delightful citrusy and sweet treat with a soft, fluffy texture and a caramelized brown sugar topping. Baking the cookies in a mini pan results in individual portions that showcase the classic pineapple upside-down cake flavors in cookie form, perfect for serving at gatherings or as a special dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 egg
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 13 pineapple canned, slices
- 13 maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set aside the USA pan mini round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, add in the butter and sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream and mix until combined.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Mix until the cookie dough just comes together. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the melted butter and brown sugar until combined.
- Add about a tablespoon of the brown sugar mixture into the bottom of each cavity. Spread it around to cover the bottom.
- Add the pineapple slice on top of the brown sugar and the cherry in the center of the pineapple.
- Add a 3 T. cookie scoop of cookie dough to the top. Using an offset spatula, flatten it out.
- Place into the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the brown sugar is bubbling up the sides.
- Let cool for 10 minutes and then turn out onto a wax paper covered surface. Brown sugar will run all over, so the wax paper is necessary. If the pineapple sticks to the pan, just reposition it back on the cookie.
- Let cool completely before eating. Store in an airtight container. These are best if ate within the first 2 - 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 13 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 775IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.