Description
Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of fall with these Vegan Apple Pie Cookies, a delightful fusion of classic apple pie flavors in a convenient cookie form. With a chewy texture and spiced apple filling, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—from casual snacks to festive celebrations. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they cater to all dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can savor this sweet treat. The combination of fresh apples and aromatic spices creates an irresistible taste that will have you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple
- ½ cup vegan butter
- ¾ cup sugar (½ cup + 2 tbsp for dough, 2 tbsp for rolling)
- 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- Pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a saucepan, mix water and cornstarch over medium heat until smooth. Add chopped apple, brown sugar, vegan butter, lemon juice, and pumpkin pie spice. Cook until apples are tender and mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Cream together vegan butter, sugars, flax egg, and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Assemble Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough portions, flatten them, add cooled apple filling in the center, fold edges over filling, and roll into balls.
- Bake: Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll each ball in reserved sugar before baking for about 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh apples for the best flavor. Chill dough for about 30 minutes to prevent spreading. Customize with nuts or different spices as desired.