Description
Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies blend the tropical sweetness of pineapple with soft, tender cookie dough, creating chewy cookies with a hint of caramelized fruitiness. These bright and flavorful cookies are easy to make, beautifully presented, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
- 1 cup unsalted plant-based butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Pineapple Topping
- 1 cup crushed pineapple chunks, well drained
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Optional for Glaze
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (natural) syrup, warmed
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple Topping: Drain pineapple chunks thoroughly. In a bowl, gently toss pineapple with brown sugar (natural), ground cinnamon (natural), and natural gelling agent. Set aside to allow flavors to meld while preparing the dough.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream unsalted plant-based butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract (natural) and apple cider vinegar and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (natural). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain tenderness.
- Assemble Cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a lined baking tray. Gently press pineapple mixture on top of each dollop of dough, ensuring pineapple is well distributed and protruding.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft. Allow cookies to cool slightly on the tray so pineapple topping sets beautifully.
- Final Touches (Optional): Once cooled, brush the pineapple topping with warmed brown sugar (natural) syrup to add extra shine and stickiness.
Notes
- Use uniform pineapple chunks for even baking and neat presentation.
- Mix flour only until just combined to keep cookies tender and soft.
- Use room temperature unsalted plant-based butter for ideal dough consistency.
- Line baking trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing to keep pineapple topping intact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple, sugar cookies, tropical, vegan cookies, chewy cookies, pineapple upside down, dessert
