Description
Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies are a delightful fusion of chewy cookie and tropical flavors. With a rich caramelized pineapple topping, these cookies transport you to a sun-soaked beach with every bite. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, they blend nostalgia and indulgence for an unforgettable treat that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp 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 saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until bubbly. Mix in pineapple chunks and cook until caramelized.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the remaining butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the caramelized pineapple chunks.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Chill your cookie dough before baking to prevent excessive spreading. - Feel free to substitute fresh pineapple with canned peaches or other fruits for unique variations. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.