Description
Pineapple Upside Down Sugar Cookies offer a delightful tropical twist on classic sugar cookies. Combining juicy fresh pineapple with a soft, chewy texture, these cookies are easy to bake and perfect for any occasion. The natural flavors and gentle sweetness create a bright, mouthwatering treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Pineapple Topping
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup natural brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare Pineapple Topping: Gently cook the fresh pineapple chunks with natural brown sugar and a touch of apple cider vinegar along with the natural gelling agent until the mixture thickens slightly, forming a luscious sticky topping to infuse into the cookies.
- Whip the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream the plant-based butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the natural vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar. Gradually add the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – mixing just until combined to create a soft dough.
- Combine Pineapple with Dough: Fold the sticky pineapple topping carefully into the dough, ensuring pineapple pieces are evenly distributed without crushing them, for a perfect tropical bite in every cookie.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto greased or parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with your fingers to highlight the pineapple topping. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are delicately golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. This resting time ensures a perfect chewy texture and maintains the luscious softness of the pineapple topping.
Notes
- Use ripe pineapple for the sweetest and juiciest flavor.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Chill dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to handle.
- Watch cookies carefully while baking as the pineapple topping can cause quick browning.
- Bake on parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Pineapple cookies, tropical sugar cookies, plant-based cookies, gluten free dessert, vegan cookies
