Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies: A Tropical Twist on a Classic Treat
If you love the classic pineapple upside-down cake, then get ready to fall in love with its new, portable cousin — Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies! These delightful little cookies pack all the flavors of the beloved dessert in a bite-sized treat. With a sweet, buttery base, topped with caramelized pineapple and a cherry, these cookies are a fun, tropical twist on the traditional sugar cookie.
Perfect for summer picnics, holiday trays, or as an unexpected dessert, these cookies bring both nostalgia and a refreshing tropical punch to any occasion. Let’s walk through how to make these Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies from scratch, step by step!
🍍 Why You’ll Love These Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies
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Tropical twist on a classic: Combines the flavors of pineapple upside-down cake with the comfort of a sugar cookie.
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Mini-sized indulgence: Bite-sized treats that are easy to serve and eat, perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Moist and tender: Thanks to the caramelized pineapple topping, these cookies have a soft, chewy center.
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Quick and easy: A simpler version of the classic upside-down cake, made in cookie form for a fun variation.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Sugar Cookie Dough:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk, if you prefer)
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