Vegan Pineapple Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)
Chewy tropical cookies with pineapple, coconut, and chocolate chips—a vegan vacation in every bite.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
05 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
09 - 1/2 cup dried pineapple, finely chopped
10 - 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
11 - 3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted coconut oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add applesauce and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
05 - Gently fold in dried pineapple, shredded coconut, and vegan chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
06 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers appear set.
08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack. Cool completely before storing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The pineapple keeps them incredibly soft for days unlike most cookies that dry out
- Coconut oil gives them this subtle tropical fragrance that fills your whole kitchen
- They are the kind of treat that makes people ask what is in them before reaching for seconds
02 -
- Underbaking slightly is better than overbaking since they continue cooking on the hot pan
- Room temperature coconut oil can make the dough too soft so chill it for fifteen minutes if needed
- These freeze beautifully and actually taste amazing straight from the freezer
03 -
- Soak dried pineapple in warm water for five minutes then pat dry for extra chewiness
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or ginger to the dry ingredients for warmth