Chewy Vegan Apple Pie Cookies – Cozy, Spiced & Dairy-Free
These chewy vegan apple pie cookies are packed with tender apple bits, cinnamon, and cozy flavor—everything you love about apple pie in a soft, plant-based cookie.
Ingredients
Apple Filling:
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1 cup finely diced apple (peeled)
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1 tsp vegan butter
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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½ tsp cinnamon
Cookie Dough:
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½ cup vegan butter (room temperature)
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¾ cup brown sugar
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1 tbsp ground flaxseed
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3 tbsp water
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
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Optional: ¼ cup rolled oats
Instructions
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In a skillet, cook apples, vegan butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for 5–7 minutes. Cool completely.
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Mix flaxseed and water; let sit 5–10 minutes.
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Cream vegan butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flax egg and vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Add dry ingredients to wet; stir until combined.
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Fold in apples (and oats if using). Chill dough for 30–45 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Scoop dough into balls, flatten slightly, and bake 11–13 minutes.
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Cool 5 minutes on tray before transferring to a rack.
Notes
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Use gluten-free flour for a GF option.
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Store in airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Freeze baked cookies or dough balls for longer storage.