🍍 Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies 🍍

Treat your taste buds to a tropical twist with these easy-to-bake delights that bring the flavors of the islands right to your kitchen. Perfect for any gathering or a sweet family treat!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- Maraschino cherries (one for each cookie)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 can (8 oz) pineapple slices, drained (reserve juice)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for cookies)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
4. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl.
5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
6. For the topping, melt ¼ cup butter with brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling and thick.
7. Place a tablespoon of the brown sugar mixture onto each prepared spot on your baking sheets. Top each with a pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry.
8. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough over each pineapple slice, pressing gently to set.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
10. Allow cooling on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 210 per cookie
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Sugar: 17g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra zing, add a splash of the reserved pineapple juice to the cookie dough.
- Ensure cookies are spaced well on the baking sheet as they will spread slightly.
- Serve warm for a gooey and delightful dessert experience!

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Serving: 24 cookies