Pineapple Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted.
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1/3 cup brown sugar.
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12 pineapple slices (from canned).
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12 maraschino cherries.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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1 large egg.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
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1/4 tsp salt.
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1/4 tsp baking soda.
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix melted butter and brown sugar together. Place a teaspoon of the mixture into each muffin tin compartment, then add a pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry on top.
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In a large bowl, cream together granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully combined.
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Form dough balls and flatten slightly. Place each on top of the pineapple and cherry in the muffin tin compartments.
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Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.
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Let cookies cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes, then gently remove.
# Notes:
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These Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies combine the classic flavors of pineapple upside-down cake with a soft sugar cookie base. The caramelized pineapple and cherries on top make for a delightful presentation and a burst of sweet flavor.