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Pecan Apple Pie Cookies (Vegan, No Egg, No Dairy)

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These Pecan Apple Pie Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with cozy fall flavor—all without eggs or dairy! Made with vegan butter, spiced apple pie filling, and topped with whipped vegan cream, caramel, and crunchy pecans, these easy vegan cookies are the perfect holiday dessert or sweet fall snack.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12–14 cookies
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

  • 115g vegan butter, softened
  • 80g caster sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 60g light brown sugar
  • 30ml dairy-free milk (almond, oat, or soy)
  • 210g all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

For the Apple Filling (optional):

  • 1 small apple, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Optional Toppings:

  • Whipped vegan cream
  • Vegan caramel drizzle
  • Chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Make the Apple Filling (optional): Sauté diced apple with vegan butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until soft. Let cool.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough: Cream together vegan butter, caster sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Stir in dairy-free milk until smooth. Sift in flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix into a soft dough.
  3. Chill: Cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
  4. Shape and Fill: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough (1.5 tbsp per cookie), roll in sugar, and place on a lined baking sheet. Press a thumbprint into each and fill with a spoonful of cooled apple mixture.
  5. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
  6. Decorate: Once cooled, top with vegan whipped cream, chopped pecans, and caramel drizzle.

Notes

  • Mix chopped pecans into the dough for extra texture.
  • Add nutmeg or allspice for deeper spice flavor.
  • Skip apple and use only caramel for a shortcut.
  • Store without toppings at room temp up to 3 days. Topped cookies are best enjoyed fresh.

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