Description
These vegan apple pie cookies are delightful mini treats that combine a buttery, flaky pastry base with a chewy vanilla-cinnamon cookie layer and spiced apple filling. Completely dairy-free and egg-free, they offer the comforting flavors of a classic apple pie in a convenient handheld form, perfect for tea time or a sweet dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 & 2/3 cups (200g) plain flour
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) melted vegan butter
- 2 tbsp soy milk
- 1 tbsp corn flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
For the Apple Pie Filling
- 1 apple, about 120g
- 1/8 cup (25g) brown sugar
- 1/2 tbsp vegan butter
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp water
- 1 ready-made puff pastry sheet or homemade puff pastry
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Finely dice your apples into small, even pieces about half a centimetre in size to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Apple Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the apple pieces with vegan butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until softened and aromatic. Lower the heat, mix cornflour with water to create a slurry, then stir it into the apples and cook until thickened. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients for Cookies: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together plain flour, cornflour, and cinnamon thoroughly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients for Cookies: In another bowl, combine melted vegan butter, brown sugar, soy milk, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Form Cookie Dough: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a silicone spatula until a soft dough forms. Refrigerate the dough for 30 to 60 minutes to rest and firm up.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Pastry and Cookies: Unroll your vegan puff pastry sheet and use a round cutter to cut out circles. Place them on a lined baking tray. Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the center of each pastry circle.
- Brush Edges: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and soy milk, and lightly brush this mixture onto the edges of the pastry to help them brown and crisp.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cookie bases are golden and the pastry edges are crisp.
- Create Wells and Add Filling: Remove the cookies from the oven and, while still warm, use the back of a tablespoon to carefully make a small well in the center of each cookie. Spoon the thickened apple filling into each well.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on a cooling rack before serving. Enjoy your vegan apple pie cookies fresh or at room temperature.
Notes
- The apple pieces should be diced evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Refrigerating the dough helps in handling and results in a better texture.
- You can use store-bought or homemade vegan puff pastry as per your preference.
- Brush the pastry edges with the maple syrup and soy milk mixture to enhance browning and add a subtle sweetness.
- Serve these cookies slightly warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
