Description
Delightful cookies that combine the classic flavors of pineapple upside-down cake in an easy, bite-sized form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 12 maraschino cherries, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Mix brown sugar and melted butter until well combined.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the baking sheet and place a halved cherry on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut oil for butter. Ensure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg