Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Christmas Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies. A unique twist on a classic dessert, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Topping:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 12 maraschino cherries
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits (drained and patted dry)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Prepare the topping: Mix melted butter and brown sugar, spoon into muffin cups, add cherry and pineapple.
- Make the dough: Cream butter and sugar, add egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine dry ingredients with butter mixture and sour cream.
- Assemble and bake: Scoop dough into muffin cups, bake for 15-18 minutes until golden. Cool slightly, then invert onto a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure pineapple is well-drained to prevent excess liquid.
- Best enjoyed fresh or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Warm cookies before serving for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
