Description
Pineapple Upside Sugar Cookies are soft, tangy, and beautifully caramelized cookies that combine tropical pineapple flavors with a tender sugar cookie base. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, these cookies deliver a delightful blend of sweetness and bright tropical notes. Perfect for sharing and suitable for various occasions, they offer a fresh and chewy texture that is ideal for any baker, from beginners to experienced.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup plant-based egg substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Pineapple Topping Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple Topping: Mix fresh pineapple chunks with brown sugar and the natural gelling agent in a bowl until well combined to create a sticky, caramelized topping. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the cookie dough.
- Mix the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream the plant-based butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg substitute, vanilla extract (natural), and apple cider vinegar, and mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to ensure tender cookies.
- Assemble the Cookies: Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Spoon the pineapple topping evenly onto the prepared sheet, then place dollops of cookie dough on top to create the signature upside effect.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies until the edges are golden and the pineapple topping bubbles beautifully. Remove from the oven, allow the cookies to cool slightly, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for the brightest flavor and juiciest topping.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies soft and tender.
- If possible, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Watch the baking time closely as cookies can go from perfect to overdone quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple cookies, upside-down cookies, sugar cookies, tropical cookies, vegan cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, plant-based dessert