🍍🍪 Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies ✨

Sweet, fruity, and buttery—these cookies combine the classic pineapple upside-down cake with sugar cookie dough for a fun twist.

Ingredients 🛒

• Sugar cookie mix
• Pineapple slices
• Maraschino cherries
• Vanilla pudding mix
• Butter
• Brown sugar
• Egg
• Vanilla extract

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Prep pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
2. Caramel base: Place ½ tsp butter and ½ tsp brown sugar in each muffin cup. Add a pineapple slice and a cherry in the center.
3. Cookie dough: Prepare sugar cookie mix according to package directions. Mix in vanilla pudding powder, egg, and vanilla extract for extra flavor.
4. Assemble: Spoon cookie dough over pineapple slices, filling cups about ¾ full.
5. Bake: Bake 15–18 minutes until golden. Let cool 5 minutes.
6. Flip: Invert carefully onto a tray to reveal pineapple-cherry topping.
7. Serve: Enjoy warm or cooled with a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Tips 🌟

• Extra flavor: Add shredded coconut to the cookie dough.
• Variation: Try with peach slices instead of pineapple.
• Serving idea: Pair with vanilla ice cream for dessert.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 18 minutes
• Total Time: ~33 minutes
• Servings: 12 cookies

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies—sweet, fruity, and fun 🍍🍪✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you drizzle caramel or keep them simple?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next dessert idea.” • “Tag a friend who loves fruity cookies.” • “Mini upside-down cakes in cookie form.”