Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies
If you love the classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, you’ll adore these Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies! These delightful treats combine the iconic flavors of caramelized pineapple and cherries with a soft, chewy cookie base, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply treating yourself, these cookies are a tropical twist that will impress everyone. Easy to make and fun to eat, each cookie is topped with a sweet pineapple piece and a cherry, creating a beautiful presentation that’s sure to be a hit. Bake up a batch and watch them vanish in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes about 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter (½ cup)
- Granulated Sugar (¾ cup)
- Large Egg (1)
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
- All-Purpose Flour (1 ¼ cups)
- Baking Powder (½ tsp)
- Salt (¼ tsp)
- Brown Sugar (½ cup)
- Melted Butter (2 tbsp)
- Pineapple Rings (cut into smaller pieces)
- Maraschino Cherries (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir this into the wet mixture until just combined.
- For the topping, mix melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the topping onto the prepared baking sheet. Top with pineapple pieces and maraschino cherries.
- Flatten about 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough over each fruit topping.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden around edges. Let cool before flipping to reveal the topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg