Description
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies combine the tropical tang of pineapple with a rich, buttery sugar cookie base for a unique sweet and tangy treat. Featuring crispy edges and a soft chewy center topped with caramelized pineapple chunks, these cookies are perfect for any occasion and easy to customize with your favorite add-ins.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
Pineapple Topping
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple Topping: In a small bowl, mix pineapple chunks with brown sugar (natural), lemon juice (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Let the mixture sit while preparing the dough to allow the flavors to meld.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream plant-based butter, granulated sugar, and natural vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, and natural gelling agent. Mix gently until a smooth dough forms without overmixing.
- Assemble the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Shape the dough into small rounds and place them evenly spaced on the baking sheet. Spoon a generous amount of the pineapple topping onto each cookie, pressing lightly to secure.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are golden around the edges and the pineapple topping is caramelized and slightly bubbly, approximately 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack to set the flavors.
Notes
- Ensure plant-based butter is soft but not melted for best dough consistency.
- Use uniformly sized pineapple pieces for even baking and texture.
- Mix dough just until combined to keep cookies tender.
- Check cookies a few minutes before the recommended bake time to prevent burning.
- Allow cookies to cool completely to let the pineapple topping set and deepen in flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple cookies, sugar cookies, tropical cookies, pineapple upside sugar cookies, plant-based cookies
