Description
Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 pineapple slices (cut into smaller rounds to fit the cookies)
6 maraschino cherries
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp butter (melted)
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Topping: Mix brown sugar and melted butter. Place a small dollop of this mixture on the baking sheet where each cookie will sit. Add a small pineapple slice and a cherry in the center.
3. Make Cookie Dough: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla, then gradually add dry ingredients.
4. Assemble Cookies: Scoop dough onto the prepared topping, covering the pineapple slices. Gently press to flatten slightly.
5. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes, then carefully flip the cookies to reveal the pineapple topping.
6. Serve & Enjoy: Serve warm or at room temperature.
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