Indulge in the unique fusion of pie and cookie with these Vegan Apple Pie Cookies. Each cookie is a delightful combination of a soft, chewy texture, studded with white chocolate chips and filled with a sweet apple pie filling. These giant cookies are topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb, adding a delicious crunch that complements the soft filling. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, whole wheat flour, almond flour, and coconut sugar, these cookies are not only delectable but also cater to a variety of dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten-free. The recipe makes six giant cookies, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a special treat. Whether you're a fan of pies, cookies, or both, these apple pie cookies are sure to impress with their delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients:
- Crumb Topping:
- ¾ cup oats
- ¼ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (room temperature)
- 1 ½ tbsp dairy-free butter, melted
- Cookie Dough:
- 3/4 cup packed coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 3 tbsp almond milk
- ⅓ cup melted and cooled coconut oil
- 1 cup packed fine blanched almond flour
- 3/4 cup gluten-free oat flour
- 1/4 cup vegan vanilla protein powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup white chocolate chips or chunks
- Filling:
- 6 tbsp puréed apple
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 170°C and line two baking trays.
- In a stand mixer, whisk together coconut sugar, flaxseed meal, and almond milk.
- Add melted coconut oil and whisk until creamy.
- Fold in almond flour, oat flour, protein powder, and baking soda.
- Fold in white chocolate chips.
- Roll the dough into balls, make a dent in the center of each, and fill with 1 tbsp puréed apple.
- Prepare the crumb topping by mixing oats, flour, cinnamon, maple syrup, and melted dairy-free butter.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack.
Enjoy these giant Vegan Apple Pie Cookies, a perfect treat for those who love a twist on classic desserts!
