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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies

Delicious Mini Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies to Love

These Mini Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies are a guilt-free dessert option blending tropical flavors and health-conscious ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with healthier sweeteners
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar adds moisture and flavor
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda helps cookies rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple well-drained
  • 12 pieces Maraschino Cherries for topping
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce for drizzling

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • parchment-lined baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  5. Gently fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  7. Press a maraschino cherry into the center of each cookie dough scoop.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown around the edges but soft in the center.
  9. Remove from oven and drizzle caramel sauce over each warm cookie.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure pineapple is drained well to avoid soggy dough. Using room temperature ingredients helps achieve a fluffy dough consistency.

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