Description
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies combine tropical pineapple sweetness with soft, chewy sugar cookies in an easy-to-make, plant-based recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies offer a unique pineapple twist with natural ingredients and a delightful texture.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup natural brown sugar
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent (such as pectin or agar)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure dry and wet ingredients separately to stay organized. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly and gently mix it with the natural gelling agent to maintain an even texture during baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the plant-based butter with granulated sugar and natural brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a soft and chewy cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the apple cider vinegar and natural vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Carefully fold in the pineapple and natural gelling agent mixture to evenly distribute it throughout the batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently just until combined to ensure a tender cookie.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking trays lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to set the texture perfectly.
Notes
- Drain pineapple well to avoid soggy cookies.
- Mix dough only until combined to keep cookies tender.
- Use room temperature plant-based butter for better creaming.
- Rotate baking tray halfway to ensure even baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple sugar cookies, tropical cookies, plant-based cookies, gluten-free cookies
