Description
Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies are a delightful fusion of tropical flavors and classic cookie goodness. Each bite delivers the sweetness of caramelized pineapple paired with buttery, chewy cookie dough, creating an unforgettable treat that will transport your taste buds to a sunny paradise. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 can (8 oz) pineapple rings in juice, drained
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and stir in brown sugar until bubbling. Arrange the pineapple rings on top.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the remaining butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until the dough is thick but manageable.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet over each pineapple ring.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg