Vegan Pineapple Orange Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Soft tropical sugar cookies blending fresh pineapple and bright orange zest for a refreshing citrus twist.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted (or vegan butter)
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup pineapple juice
04 - 2 tablespoons orange juice
05 - 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 orange)
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Add-ins
11 - 1/2 cup finely diced fresh pineapple (drained and patted dry)
→ For Rolling
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil and sugar until smooth. Add pineapple juice, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in the diced pineapple, ensuring pieces are well distributed.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in the additional sugar to coat.
07 - Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Gently flatten each cookie with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
09 - Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until edges are set and bottoms are lightly 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 -
- These cookies bring sunshine to any day with their bright citrus notes
- The texture is perfectly soft and chewy without needing any dairy
- They're simple enough for a Tuesday afternoon but special enough for sharing
02 -
- Make sure your coconut oil is melted but not hot or it will melt the sugar too much
- Draining the pineapple thoroughly is crucial or your cookies will spread into flat puddles
- These freeze beautifully if you want to stash some for later cravings
03 -
- Room temperature coconut oil blends much better with sugar than cold solid chunks
- Use a microplane for the finest orange zest that distributes evenly throughout