Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Vegan Apple Pie Cookies, a perfect blend of soft, spiced cookie dough enveloping a luscious homemade apple filling. These cookies are designed for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or simply craving a sweet treat at home. With the warm essence of honeycrisp apples and aromatic spices, these portable delights will surely capture hearts and taste buds alike. Enjoy the comforting taste of classic apple pie in a fun cookie form!
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
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons 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: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/4 cup water and 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth. Add chopped honeycrisp apple, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons vegan butter, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Cook for 5-7 minutes until apples soften; let cool.
- Make the cookie dough: Cream together 1/2 cup vegan butter with 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in flax egg and vanilla bean paste. Gradually incorporate 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Assemble cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form tablespoon-sized balls of dough, flatten them slightly, add about a teaspoon of cooled apple filling in the center, fold edges over to seal, roll into balls, and coat in sugar.
- Bake: Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg