Vegan Pineapple Peach Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Tender vegan sugar cookies studded with pineapple and peach, lightly golden and bursting with fresh fruit flavor.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3/4 cup vegan butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 2 tablespoons peach puree, made from ripe peaches peeled and mashed
→ Fruit Add-Ins
11 - 1/2 cup finely diced pineapple, fresh or canned and drained well
12 - 1/2 cup finely diced peach, peeled and pitted
→ For Rolling
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened vegan butter with 1 cup granulated sugar and the light brown sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
04 - Add the pineapple juice, vanilla extract, and peach puree to the creamed mixture. Mix until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until the dough comes together without overmixing.
06 - Gently fold the diced pineapple and peach into the cookie dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each ball in the reserved 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to reach room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chewy, fruity cookies taste like an island holiday—no one guesses they’re fully vegan unless you brag.
- The quick dough means cookies are on the table before you finish your favorite song.
02 -
- If your pineapple and peach chunks are too wet, the cookies spread into soggy puddles—press extra juice out with paper towels.
- Mixing the dough gently is the real reason the cookies stay cloud-soft the next day.
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- Always chop your fruit into tiny cubes—big chunks create uneven pockets that can make cookies fall apart.
- Taste your dough: a splash of extra vanilla can work wonders if it seems flat.