Vegan Pineapple Lime Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, zesty vegan sugar cookies with fresh pineapple and lime — dairy- and egg-free tropical treats.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted and cooled
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
09 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
11 - 1/2 cup finely diced fresh pineapple, drained and patted dry
12 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for rolling
# 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, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted coconut oil, pineapple juice, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold the diced pineapple into the dough.
06 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions, roll them into balls, and roll each in the reserved sugar to coat.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and gently flatten with your palm.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are set and just turning golden.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is unbelievably soft and pillowy, almost like eating a tropical cloud that just happens to be completely plant based
- These cookies strike that rare balance where they feel fancy enough for a party but simple enough for a Tuesday afternoon craving
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- Patting the pineapple dry with paper towels is crucial because excess moisture will make your cookies spread too much and become gummy
- Melted coconut oil can solidify if your kitchen is cool, so work quickly when combining ingredients to ensure everything mixes evenly
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- Zest your limes before juicing them because it is nearly impossible to zest a fruit that has already been squeezed
- If your coconut oil solidifies while mixing, pop the bowl in the microwave for ten seconds to loosen everything up again