Treat yourself to the cozy comforts of these Vegan Apple Cookies—a delicious treat that’s perfect for a casual dessert or snacking. With the delightful combination of sweet apples and warm cinnamon, these soft and chewy cookies offer a taste of homemade goodness. Enjoy them year-round, but savor their cozy charm best during the fall and winter seasons. Whether it’s a quiet evening at home or a casual get-together with friends, these cookies bring a touch of homemade warmth to any moment.
These vegan apple cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or as a snack any time of the day. The combination of apples and cinnamon makes them a cozy and comforting choice, especially during the fall season.
About the Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: This versatile flour is commonly used in baking. It provides structure and helps the cookies hold their shape.
- Baking Soda: Baking soda is a leavening agent that helps the cookies rise and become light and fluffy.
- Baking Powder: Baking powder is another leavening agent that works with the baking soda to make the cookies rise and become tender.
- Ground Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds a warm and comforting flavor that pairs beautifully with apples.
- Salt: A small amount of salt enhances the overall flavor of the cookies and balances the sweetness.
- Vegan Butter or Margarine: Vegan butter or margarine is a plant-based substitute for dairy butter and provides moisture and richness to the cookies.
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar contributes to the cookies’ chewy texture and imparts a subtle caramel-like flavor.
- Granulated Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness and helps create a tender cookie.
- Flax Egg: A flax egg is a vegan egg substitute made by combining ground flaxseed with water. It acts as a binder, helping the cookies hold together.
- Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract adds a pleasant aroma and a hint of vanilla flavor to the cookies.
- Fresh Apples: Peeled, cored, and finely diced apples provide natural sweetness and a delightful burst of fruity flavor.
- Rolled Oats (Optional): Rolled oats are whole oats that add texture, heartiness, and a slightly nutty flavor to the cookies.
- Chopped Walnuts or Pecans (Optional): Chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, contribute a crunchy texture and a rich, nutty taste if you choose to include them.
These ingredients are thoughtfully combined to create a batch of vegan apple cookies that are soft, chewy, and filled with the cozy and familiar flavors of apples and cinnamon. Enjoy them as a delightful treat any time of the year!
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Apple Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegan butter or margarine, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups peeled, cored, and finely diced apples (about 2 medium-sized apples)
- ½ cup rolled oats (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water. Allow it to sit for a few minutes until it thickens and becomes gel-like. This will be your flax egg.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Stir in the prepared flax egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cookie dough forms.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and, if desired, the rolled oats and chopped nuts. The optional ingredients add texture and flavor.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
I am not vegan, but I have done a minimal amount of vegan baking. I’m wondering if you could substitute applesauce for the flax egg to impart more apple flavor into the cookie?
Yes! That is a good idea. Applesauce and “flax egg” are both substitutes for egg. “Flax egg” helps to bind the ingredients together but with using all-purpose flour it should be fine. Hope you enjoy them.