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Vegan Apple Pie Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Delight in these Vegan Apple Pie Cookies, a perfect blend of soft, spiced cookie dough filled with warm, cinnamon-infused apple pie filling. Topped with a swirl of dairy-free whipped cream and optionally drizzled with vegan caramel sauce, these cookies offer a comforting and indulgent treat for any occasion, combining traditional apple pie flavors with a vegan twist.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 115g dairy-free butter (cubed / softened)
  • 80g caster sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 60g light brown sugar
  • 30ml dairy-free milk
  • 210g all purpose / plain flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground all spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Apple Pie Filling

  • 120g chopped apples (preferably red apples, diced in small squares)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground all spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 30g caster sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornflour / cornstarch
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Cream and Topping

  • 150ml dairy-free whipping cream (e.g., The Coconut Collaborative Double Cream)
  • Vegan caramel sauce (homemade or store bought, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C fan and line two baking trays with grease proof paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the dairy-free butter, caster sugar, and light brown sugar. Whip until the mixture is light and creamy. Add the dairy-free milk and continue to whip until just combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, ground all spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix gently until just incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
  4. Shape the Cookies: Scoop cookie dough balls of approximately 45g using an ice cream scoop or spoon. Roll each ball in caster sugar to coat, then lightly flatten them. Use the back of a spoon or fingertips to create a well in the center of each cookie dough ball for the filling.
  5. Prepare Apple Pie Filling: In a medium saucepan over low to medium heat, combine the diced apples, cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg, caster sugar, cornflour, and lemon juice. Stir continually for 5-8 minutes until the mixture thickens and apples soften. Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  6. Fill Cookies: Spoon the cooled apple pie filling into the wells of each cookie dough ball. Sprinkle additional caster sugar over filling if desired.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Place cookies on the prepared baking trays, spacing them apart as they will spread. Bake in the center of the oven for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden.
  8. Shape Post-Baking: Remove cookies from the oven, then use a round cookie cutter to gently re-shape the cookies into neat circles while they are still warm and slightly pliable.
  9. Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking trays before decorating.
  10. Whip the Dairy-Free Cream: Using a stand mixer with a balloon whisk attachment or a hand mixer, whip the dairy-free whipping cream on high speed until thick and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star tip nozzle.
  11. Decorate the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, pipe a swirl of whipped cream on top of each cookie for a beautiful finish.
  12. Add Caramel Drizzle (Optional): Drizzle vegan caramel sauce over the cream for an extra layer of sweetness and authentic apple pie flavor.
  13. Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy these delicious vegan apple pie cookies as a delightful dessert or snack.

Notes

  • Use firm, red apples like Gala or Fuji for best flavor and texture in the filling.
  • Adjust spices based on your preference for warmth or sweetness.
  • Ensure the cookie dough and filling are fully cooled before assembling to prevent melting the cream topping.
  • Vegan caramel sauce can be purchased or made from coconut milk and brown sugar for an easy homemade version.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/vegan-apple-pie-cookies-recipe/