Description
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies combine the soft, sweet goodness of classic sugar cookies with the bright, juicy flavors of pineapple. Made entirely with simple, plant-based ingredients and a natural gelling agent, these cookies are tender, chewy, and perfect for any occasion, bringing a tropical twist to a beloved treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon natural baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vegan butter (plant-based), cold
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (fresh or canned, with juice)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, natural baking powder, salt, and natural gelling agent until evenly combined. This forms the base for your cookie dough.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer or sturdy spoon, beat the cold vegan butter (plant-based) with sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air to ensure soft cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the pure vanilla extract (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), and plant-based milk until fully combined, adding moisture and gentle acidity for the perfect cookie crumb.
- Incorporate Pineapple: Gently fold in the crushed pineapple, preserving the juiciness while blending tropical flavor into the dough.
- Combine and Chill: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until the dough comes together. Cover and chill for about 30 minutes to make the dough easier to handle and enhance flavor melding.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet, gently pressing each ball to an even thickness. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft.
Notes
- Use cold vegan butter (plant-based) for better cookie texture.
- Do not overmix the dough; stir until just combined to keep cookies tender.
- Measure flour by spooning into the cup to avoid dense cookies.
- Do not drain the pineapple too much to maintain moist, flavorful cookies.
- Watch cookies carefully; remove them when edges are golden and centers are soft to avoid dryness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, pineapple cookies, plant-based cookies, tropical cookies, vegan dessert, soft cookies, chewy cookies, pineapple upside cookies
