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Vegan Apple Pie Cookies

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These Vegan Apple Pie Cookies deliver all the cozy flavors of classic apple pie in a portable, plant-based treat. With a flaky vegan crust and warmly spiced apple filling, they’re perfect for fall baking, holiday treats, or anytime you crave a comforting, egg- and dairy-free dessert.

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ cup solid coconut oil or vegan butter (cold)
    • 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
    • 2 tbsp maple syrup or organic cane sugar
    • 1–2 tbsp cold water
  • For the apple filling:
    • 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ tsp nutmeg
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • Optional glaze:
    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 1–2 tsp plant-based milk

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold coconut oil or vegan butter until crumbly. Stir in applesauce, maple syrup, and cold water until a dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the filling: While dough chills, cook apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until soft and thickened. Let cool.
  3. Assemble the cookies: Roll out chilled dough and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of apple filling on half the circles. Top with remaining dough circles, seal edges with a fork, and cut a small vent in the top.
  4. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. Optional glaze: Once cooled slightly, drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar and plant milk.

Notes

  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the filling for crunch.
  • Pears or peaches work as great apple substitutes.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for extra flavor.
  • Store-bought vegan pie crust can be used for convenience.
  • Gluten-free all-purpose flour works well but may need careful handling.

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