Vegan Pineapple Sage Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Soft sugar cookies with fresh pineapple and earthy sage, offering a unique plant-based twist on a classic treat.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
02 - 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
04 - 1/4 cup finely diced fresh pineapple
05 - 2 tbsp unsweetened non-dairy milk (almond, soy, or oat)
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
09 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
10 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
11 - 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves
→ For Rolling
12 - 1/4 cup organic cane 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, diced pineapple, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and chopped sage.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Roll the balls in the reserved sugar to coat evenly.
06 - Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
07 - Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden.
08 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
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- The pineapple keeps these cookies incredibly soft for days, unlike traditional sugar cookies that can turn into hockey pucks
- Sage and pineapple sound strange together, but the combination tastes like sunshine hitting a garden
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- Do not overbake these cookies since they continue firming up while cooling on the hot baking sheet
- The coconut oil needs to be melted but not hot, or it will melt the sugar too quickly
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- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily, so let your coconut oil cool slightly after melting
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top right after baking makes these cookies absolutely sing