Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies
If you love the flavors of pineapple upside-down cake, then Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies are a must-try! These delightful cookies capture the essence of the classic dessert in a soft, chewy, and portable format. With buttery cookie dough, caramelized pineapple, and a cherry on top, they’re perfect for summer gatherings, tea time, or as a sweet treat any day. Whether you’re baking with kids or impressing guests at a party, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Bake a batch today and watch them disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 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
- halved maraschino cherries or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg (or flax egg) and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in half of the brown sugar mixture.
- On the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle remaining brown sugar mixed with melted butter as the base; place pineapple pieces and cherries on top.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough over each topping. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cooling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg