Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- Pineapple slices (canned or fresh, well-drained)
- Maraschino cherries
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with parchment rounds.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar. Spoon about 1 tablespoon into each muffin cup.
- Place a pineapple slice on top of the brown sugar mixture, and add a maraschino cherry in the center.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, and press it over the fruit layer in each muffin cup.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert the tin onto a cooling rack or parchment paper to release the cookies fruit-side up.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for a bolder flavor and less sweetness.
- Substitute sour cream with plain yogurt or buttermilk if needed.
- Add cinnamon or ginger to the dough for extra warmth.
- Try chopped pineapple for a different look and texture.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate once cooled for a sweet finish.
- Cool for 10 minutes before flipping to prevent breakage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
