Vegan Pineapple Plum Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Soft vegan sugar cookies with pineapple and plum for bright, tangy bites. Dairy-free; yields 24.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted (or vegan butter)
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
06 - 2 tablespoons water
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Fruit
11 - 1/2 cup finely diced fresh pineapple, drained if using canned
12 - 1/2 cup finely diced ripe plums, skin on, pit removed
→ For Rolling
13 - 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 small bowl, combine ground flaxseed and water. Set aside for 5 minutes to thicken into a flax egg.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil and sugar until smooth. Add pineapple juice, vanilla extract, and the prepared flax egg; mix until well blended.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt until evenly distributed.
05 - Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in diced pineapple and plums, being careful not to overwork the dough.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the extra granulated sugar to coat evenly.
07 - Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten tops with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are just turning golden and centers look set.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The pineapple juice in the dough does double duty, adding moisture and a subtle sweetness that makes these taste like sunshine.
- They are completely vegan, so you can share them with just about anyone without a second thought.
- No fancy equipment or chilling time required, which means you can satisfy a cookie craving start to finish in under 35 minutes.
02 -
- If your dough feels too sticky to roll, pop it in the fridge for ten minutes and it will firm up beautifully.
- Do not skip the resting time on the baking sheet, these cookies are fragile when hot and will break if moved too soon.
03 -
- Dice the fruit as uniformly as possible so every cookie bakes evenly and distributes flavor consistently.
- A light hand when mixing the dough keeps these cookies tender rather than tough.