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Easy Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE SUGAR COOKIES
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Bake easy Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies This familyapproved recipe tested in my Texas kitchen is quick and delicious My kids love this treat Get the recipe

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple slices, drained well
  • Maraschino cherries, halved (optional)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a 12-cup muffin tin, melt the butter in the oven or microwave. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly into each muffin cup over the melted butter.
  • Place one pineapple slice into each muffin cup. If desired, add a maraschino cherry half in the center of each pineapple ring.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of sugar cookie dough over the pineapple slices in each muffin cup, gently pressing down to spread evenly. The dough should almost fill each cup, leaving a little room for the cookies to puff up.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully invert the muffin tin onto a wire rack to release the cookies.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on the wire rack before serving. These are best enjoyed fresh, when the cookies are still soft and the pineapple is warm and gooey.

Notes

Soft sugar cookies with a caramelized pineapple “upside” that’s pure Texas sunshine. A fun, easy, and totally delicious treat that brings a little bit of the Aloha spirit to your kitchen.

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