Pecan Apple Pie Cookies (Vegan, No Egg, No Dairy)
Pecan Apple Pie Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fall flavor. These vegan cookies feature a spiced dough, gooey apple pie filling, crunchy pecans, and a drizzle of caramel for the perfect festive treat. With no eggs or dairy, they’re easy to make, freezer-friendly, and just as indulgent as classic apple pie—ideal for cozy baking, autumn gatherings, or holiday dessert tables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American / Fall-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 115 g vegan butter (softened)
- 80 g caster sugar (+ extra for rolling)
- 60 g light brown sugar
- 30 ml dairy-free milk
- 210 g all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 medium apples (peeled and finely diced)
- 1 tbsp vegan butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (slurry)
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- Vegan whipped cream
- Vegan caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Make the Apple Filling: In a saucepan, melt vegan butter. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook 8–10 minutes until soft. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the Dough: Cream vegan butter, caster sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Stir in dairy-free milk. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix dry into wet until a soft dough forms.
- Shape & Fill Cookies: Scoop ~1½ tbsp dough per cookie. Roll into a ball, coat in sugar, then press a well into the center. Spoon in cooled apple filling and sprinkle with pecans.
- Bake: Arrange on a lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers soft. Cool 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Decorate: Once cooled, top with vegan whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.
Notes
- Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds.
- Use dark brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.
- Skip whipped cream/caramel for a simpler version.
- Re-crisp cookies in the oven (300°F, 5 minutes) if they soften.
- Freeze undecorated cookies for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
