Description
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies offer a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, combining juicy pineapple with tender, plant-based sugar cookies. Perfectly soft with a light golden crust, these cookies are easy to make using simple natural ingredients and are customizable with tropical or nutty additions. Ideal for sharing or enjoying with a refreshing beverage, they bring a fresh twist to classic treats.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pineapple Mixture
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Peel and dice the fresh pineapple into small pieces. Toss gently with the natural gelling agent to maintain juiciness and help the pineapple pieces hold up in the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, beat the plant-based butter together with granulated sugar and brown sugar (natural) until light and fluffy, incorporating air for a soft cookie texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in the vanilla extract (natural) and apple cider vinegar, which enhance flavor and improve cookie texture.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder (natural), sodium bicarbonate, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overworking.
- Fold in Pineapple: Carefully fold the prepared pineapple pieces into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution for bursts of tropical flavor in each bite.
- Shape and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing cookies about two inches apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and intensify flavors.
- Use fresh, ripe pineapple for natural sweetness and juiciness.
- Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling to avoid dry cookies.
- Remove cookies from the oven when edges turn lightly golden to maintain softness.
- Experiment with cookie thickness to customize texture according to preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple sugar cookies, plant-based cookies, tropical cookies, vegan sugar cookies, pineapple dessert
