Description
These Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies combine tropical pineapple sweetness with soft, chewy sugar cookie dough for a delightful and unique treat. Featuring caramelized pineapple chunks atop tender, plant-based sugar cookies, they offer a beautiful presentation and irresistible flavor perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramelized Pineapple
- 1/2 cup natural brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 tsp natural gelling agent
Cookie Dough
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the caramelized pineapple: Heat the natural brown sugar in a skillet with lemon juice and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Once melted and caramelizing, gently fold in fresh pineapple chunks and natural gelling agent. Cook until pineapple is tender and well coated.
- Mix the cookie dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together plant-based butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract (natural) and lemon juice. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt, combining until smooth dough forms.
- Incorporate the pineapple: Fold the cooled caramelized pineapple and any syrup into the dough gently to maintain pineapple texture.
- Shape and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking tray, pressing pineapple chunks gently on top to resemble upside-down cake. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges turn lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool a few minutes on tray, transfer to wire rack to set while remaining soft. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy pineapple for best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Chill dough briefly to help cookies hold shape.
- Press pineapple gently on cookies for best appearance.
- Watch baking time closely to keep cookies soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple cookies, sugar cookies, vegan cookies, tropical dessert, plant-based cookies, pineapple upside down
