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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cookies

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cookies

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cookies. Combining a soft, chewy cookie base with a luscious pumpkin pie filling, this treat is perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. With the warm spices of pumpkin pie spice and the sweetness of maple syrup, these cookies capture the essence of autumn in every bite. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite nuts or chocolate chips, they are sure to impress friends and family alike. Whether served warm with vegan whipped cream or crumbled over ice cream, these cookies will become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup vegan butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar (½ cup for dough, 2 tbsp 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 + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons oat milk (or any plant-based milk subbed 1:1)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Vegan whipped cream
  • Pumpkin pie spice (to sprinkle on top of cookies)

Instructions

  1. Prepare a flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water; let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, cream together vegan butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add flax egg and vanilla; mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Slowly combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  5. For the filling, mix pumpkin puree, maple syrup, oat milk, cornstarch, vanilla, and extra pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop cookie dough onto a baking sheet, flatten slightly, add pumpkin filling in the center, then cover with more cookie dough.
  7. Bake for about 15 minutes until golden around edges. Cool on a wire rack.

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