Description
Irresistible pineapple cookie delights blend tropical sweetness with classic bakery charm. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these cookies perfect for summer gatherings and casual dessert moments.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/3 canned pineapple slices
- 1/3 maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, ensuring optimal baking temperature for the delicate cookie treats.
- Prepare a mini round cake pan or muffin top pan, creating the perfect vessel for these upside-down delicacies.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Incorporate eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, blending until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt, mixing just until the cookie dough forms.
- Create a luscious brown sugar mixture by stirring melted butter and light brown sugar until well integrated.
- Generously coat the bottom of each pan cavity with the brown sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully place a vibrant pineapple slice in each cavity, nestling a maraschino cherry at its center.
- Delicately layer a generous scoop of cookie dough over each pineapple slice, using an offset spatula to flatten evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and bubbling brown sugar along the sides.
- Allow cookies to rest for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto wax paper-covered surface, repositioning any stuck pineapple pieces.
- Permit cookies to cool completely, allowing flavors to settle and texture to set.
- Transfer to an airtight container, where they’ll remain fresh for up to 7 days, with optimal enjoyment within 2-3 days.
Notes
- Customize Toppings: Swap maraschino cherries with fresh cherries or other fruits like peaches or apricots for a unique twist on the classic recipe.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising taste or texture.
- Precise Measurements: Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to evenly spread cookie dough, ensuring uniform baking and a professional-looking finish.
- Caramelization Tip: Watch the brown sugar mixture closely while baking to achieve a perfect golden-brown caramelization without burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg