Description
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies combine the classic softness and sweetness of sugar cookies with juicy, tropical pineapple bursts. Made with plant-based ingredients and natural flavors, these cookies offer a soft, chewy texture with lightly crisp edges. Perfect for gatherings or casual snacks, they bring a bright, fruity twist that’s both wholesome and delicious.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
Fruit and Texture Additions
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Finely chop fresh pineapple into small chunks and gently toss them with the natural gelling agent. This keeps the pineapple tender and juicy within the dough, providing a perfect fruity surprise in every cookie.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This mixture ensures balanced rise and texture for the cookies.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the plant-based butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add vanilla extract (natural), apple cider vinegar, and plant-based milk to the creamed butter mixture. Mix until smooth and well combined to enhance dough tenderness.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain softness in the cookies.
- Fold in Pineapple Chunks: Gently fold the prepared pineapple pieces into the dough, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Bake to Perfection: Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. Let cookies cool slightly on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack for full cooling.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for smooth creaming with sugars.
- Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender.
- Chop pineapple finely to distribute flavor without excess moisture.
- Allow cookies to cool completely to help them set and maintain shape.
- Adjust baking time slightly to get desired cookie crispness or softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple sugar cookies, plant-based cookies, tropical cookies, soft sugar cookies, vegan pineapple cookies
