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Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies

Deliciously sweet cookies inspired by the classic pineapple upside-down cake, featuring a caramelized pineapple topping and a buttery cookie base.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
  • 1 cup pineapple rings canned or fresh
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

Prepare the Topping
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
  2. Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet. Arrange the pineapple rings on top.
Make the Cookie Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Using a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough over the pineapple rings on the baking sheet.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are best served warm and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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