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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cookies

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cookies
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Looking for a delightful treat that embodies the cozy essence of fall? Look no further than these Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cookies! These soft, chewy cookies are packed with a creamy pumpkin filling that offers every bite a warm hug. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet pick-me-up during the week, this recipe effortlessly combines the beloved flavors of pumpkin pie with the simplicity of cookie baking. With easy-to-follow instructions and a few wholesome ingredients, you’ll have an impressive dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup vegan butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar (½ cup for dough, 2 tablespoons 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. In one bowl, cream together room-temperature vegan butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and flax egg until fluffy.
  2. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
  3. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, maple syrup, oat milk, cornstarch, and vanilla bean paste to create the filling.
  4. Scoop cookie dough, flatten slightly, place a spoonful of filling in the center, fold dough around it into a ball, then roll in sugar before placing on a baking sheet.
  5. Preheat oven and bake until golden brown on edges yet soft in the middle.
  6. Cool slightly before serving with vegan whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice sprinkle.

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