Description
These cookies capture the classic pineapple upside-down cake flavor in a chewy cookie form.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry halves, drained
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Press a maraschino cherry half into the center of each cookie.
- Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with brown sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is very well-drained to prevent soggy cookies.
- You can substitute chopped maraschino cherries if halves are unavailable.
- For a stronger pineapple flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of pineapple extract to the dough.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pineapple cookies, upside down cake cookies, fruit cookies, chewy cookies, dessert cookies