Description
Vegan Apple Pie Cookies are a delightful fusion of chewy cookie texture and classic apple pie flavors, perfect for any occasion. These irresistible treats feature a warm, spiced apple filling enveloped in eggless, dairy-free cookie dough, making them a comforting choice for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings. With their rich taste and inviting aroma, these cookies will surely impress friends and family alike. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, you can customize the filling with your favorite apples or spices to create a unique twist on this beloved dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 large honeycrisp apple (peeled and cut into small chunks)
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 1/2 cup+ 2 Tablespoons sugar (½ cup for dough, 2 Tbsp for rolling before baking)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 flax egg (1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 Tbsp water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1 1/2 cups+ 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples with water, cornstarch, brown sugar, vegan butter, lemon juice, and pumpkin pie spice until thickened. Set aside to cool.
- Make the cookie dough by creaming together vegan butter and sugars. Mix in the flax egg and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients in another bowl and gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll cookie dough into balls, flatten slightly, add cooled apple filling in the center, fold edges over the filling, and reshape into balls.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to maintain shape. Feel free to experiment with different apples or add nuts for extra texture.