Vegan Pineapple Berry Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Chewy vegan sugar cookies studded with juicy pineapple and mixed berries; bake until edges are lightly golden.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fruits
10 - 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced and well drained
11 - 1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries), fresh or frozen (do not thaw if using frozen)
→ For Rolling
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar and melted coconut oil until smooth. Add pineapple juice, applesauce, and vanilla extract, mixing until thoroughly combined.
04 - Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
05 - Fold in diced pineapple and mixed berries, ensuring the dough is not overmixed.
06 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar and arrange on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
07 - Gently flatten each dough ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the cookie edges are lightly golden.
09 - Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The candied aroma and plush, chewy center will have everyone hovering around the oven before you even finish baking.
- Pineapple and berries transform classic sugar cookies into something playful and surprisingly light for an afternoon treat.
02 -
- If you let the melted coconut oil get too hot, it will melt the sugar and make the dough greasy—patience pays off here.
- Dusting frozen berries with a bit of flour before folding in really does keep the dough from thinning out.
03 -
- Roll the dough in sugar just before flattening for the perfect crackly top.
- For sharper flavors, zest a little lime into the dough alongside the pineapple.