Description
Indulge in the autumnal delight of Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cookies, a perfect blend of soft, chewy cookies filled with a creamy pumpkin pie filling. These cookies encapsulate the warm and comforting flavors of traditional pumpkin pie while being completely plant-based. They are ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy nights in, or as a delightful treat to share with friends and family. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up these seasonal delights in no time. Whether topped with vegan whipped cream or enjoyed on their own, these cookies will surely impress anyone who takes a bite!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 1/2 cups + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons oat milk
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Vegan whipped cream
- Pumpkin pie spice (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a flax egg by mixing ground flaxseed with water and letting it thicken for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, cream together vegan butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the flax egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Roll dough into small balls, coat in sugar, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- In another bowl, mix together the pumpkin filling ingredients until smooth.
- Press each cookie ball slightly to create an indentation, then fill with pumpkin mixture.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Plant-based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg