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Vegan Apple Pie Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully spiced vegan apple pie cookies featuring a tender, sugar-coated cookie dough base filled with a glossy, homemade apple pie filling. These hand-pressed cookies bake to perfection with crisp edges and a gooey center, making a cozy and comforting treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Apple Pie Filling

  • 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

Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar (plus 2 Tablespoons for rolling)
  • 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 all-purpose flour plus 1 Tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Make the cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, combine cold water and cornstarch, mixing until a cloudy paste forms. Set this mixture aside for later use in thickening the filling.
  2. Prepare the apple pie filling: Peel and finely chop the honeycrisp apple into small cubes. In a saucepan, combine the apple cubes, brown sugar, vegan butter, lemon juice, and pumpkin pie spice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter melts and the mixture starts bubbling.
  3. Thicken the filling: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the bubbling apple mixture. Continue cooking for another 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the filling thickens and becomes glossy. Remove from heat and allow to cool while you prepare the cookie dough.
  4. Cream the butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, add room temperature vegan butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add flax egg and vanilla: Mix in the prepared flax egg and vanilla bean paste or extract for about 30 seconds until combined.
  6. Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Add the flour first followed by the other dry ingredients on top. Mix until a thick cookie dough forms.
  7. Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or up to 24 hours, to firm up the dough for easier handling.
  8. Preheat and prepare baking tray: About 10 minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. Scoop and sugar the dough balls: Remove dough from the fridge. Using a cookie scoop, portion 10 evenly sized dough balls. Roll each ball between your palms to smooth and then coat them in the reserved 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  10. Shape and fill cookies: Place dough balls spaced at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Press each ball down lightly with your palm. Use your thumb to create a shallow indent in the center and widen it slightly with your fingers. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cooled apple pie filling into the indent of each cookie.
  11. Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes until cookie edges are crisp and centers are set but still gooey.
  12. Cool the cookies: Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Serve and enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy these warm, comforting vegan apple pie cookies with a cup of tea or coffee.

Notes

  • The flax egg acts as an egg substitute to keep the recipe vegan-friendly.
  • Chilling the cookie dough helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.
  • Make sure the apple pie filling is completely cooled before filling the cookies to avoid melting the dough prematurely.
  • You can swap the honeycrisp apple for another firm apple variety like Granny Smith or Fuji depending on availability.
  • Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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