Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies: A Fun Twist on a Classic Dessert
Indulge in the tropical delight of Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies, a fun twist on the classic dessert that combines soft, chewy cookies with a luscious fruit topping. These cookies are perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family nights, delivering bursts of sweet pineapple and cherries in every bite. With their easy preparation and vibrant flavors, they make for a delightful treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 16 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water (flax egg)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 small can pineapple rings, cut into smaller pieces or fresh pineapple
- Maraschino cherries, halved or alternatives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt before gradually adding it to the wet mixture until just combined.
- In an 8×8 inch baking dish, mix melted butter and brown sugar; spread this mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Arrange pineapple pieces and cherries over the brown sugar layer.
- Spoon dollops of cookie dough over the fruit layer.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges; let cool slightly before flipping onto a plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg