Vegan Pineapple Cherry Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy vegan sugar cookies with dried pineapple and cherries for a bright, fruity treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
08 - 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit

10 - 1/2 cup dried pineapple, finely chopped
11 - 1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped

→ 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 mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a large bowl, beat vegan butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
04 - Add applesauce, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture; mix until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
06 - Gently fold in the chopped dried pineapple and cherries until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop dough by the tablespoon. Roll into balls and coat each ball lightly with granulated sugar.
08 - Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing two inches apart. Use your palm to gently flatten each ball slightly.
09 - Bake in preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, until cookie edges are just golden.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your friends will never guess these chewy cookies are completely vegan—they vanish before secrets can be spilled.
  • Each bite delivers that sunshine-bright tang of pineapple and cherry, perfect when you crave summer flavors regardless of the season.
02 -
  • I once tried fresh pineapple, and the cookies turned out soggy—stick to dried for perfect chew.
  • Chopping dried fruits extra fine means you get bright flavor in every bite instead of gummy pockets.
03 -
  • Weighing ingredients instead of scooping flour makes a surprisingly big difference in texture.
  • A quick chill of the dough, even just 15 minutes, can make cookies thicker and chewier.

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