Vegan Pineapple Basil Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy cookies with tropical pineapple and aromatic fresh basil offer a uniquely refreshing spin on classic sugar cookies.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup pineapple juice, unsweetened
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
06 - 2 1/2 tablespoons water
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Flavorings
10 - 1/3 cup finely chopped dried pineapple, unsweetened
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
12 - Extra granulated sugar for rolling
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, combine ground flaxseed and water. Stir and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil and sugar until smooth. Add pineapple juice, vanilla extract, and flax mixture; whisk until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
06 - Fold in chopped dried pineapple and basil.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat lightly with granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Gently flatten each ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
10 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These cookies balance sweet and herbal in a way that keeps people reaching for just one more to figure out what makes them special
- The texture is perfectly chewy with slightly crisp edges, staying fresh for days which means you can bake once and enjoy all week
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- These cookies continue to firm up as they cool so removing them from the oven while centers look slightly underbaked ensures they stay chewy instead of hard
- Room temperature coconut oil works best for mixing, but if your oil has solidified slightly, warm it just until melted and smooth before combining with sugar
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- Roll the dough balls in coarse sugar instead of granulated for extra sparkle and crunch on the edges
- Chop the dried pineapple while it is slightly cold to prevent it from sticking to your knife