Ingredients
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- 1 large Honeycrisp apple
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 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 (½ cup for dough, 2 tablespoons for rolling before baking)
- 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 by cooking chopped apples with water, cornstarch, brown sugar, vegan butter, lemon juice, and pumpkin pie spice until softened.
- Make the cookie dough by creaming together vegan butter and sugars; mix in the flax egg and vanilla before gradually adding flour and spices.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a baking sheet, fill with apple mixture, and optionally cover with more dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on edges; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh apples for the best flavor. Chill your cookie dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading. You can customize the filling by adding nuts or dried fruits.