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Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies

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A delightful twist on a nostalgic favorite, these Pineapple Upside-Down Cookies bring a tropical touch to any dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 10–12 small pineapple rings (canned, drained and patted dry)
  • 10–12 maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and melted butter for the topping.
  3. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the mixture into each muffin cup.
  4. Center one pineapple ring and one maraschino cherry in each muffin cup.
  5. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and remaining brown sugar until smooth.
  6. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture.
  7. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
  8. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture until just combined.
  9. Spoon the cookie dough on top of the pineapple and cherry in each muffin cup.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  11. Cool for a few minutes before inverting onto a plate.

Notes

These cookies pair wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh fruit salad.

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