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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cookies

Indulgent Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cookies for Cozy Fall Vibes

These Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cookies combine the flavors of pumpkin pie with a soft, chewy texture, making them perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 44 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • ½ cup Vegan Butter Softened
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 count Flax Egg 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 2.5 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste/Extract Or pure vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Or homemade mix
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Filling
  • ½ cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup
  • ¼ cup Oat Milk Or any non-dairy milk
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot powder is an alternative

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the vegan butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the flax egg and vanilla paste/extract into the creamed mixture, mixing for another 30 seconds at low speed.
  3. Gradually incorporate the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until just combined.
  4. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, oat milk, cornstarch, and additional pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough, roll into a ball, and place on the baking sheet with 2 inches apart.
  8. Fill each ball's indent with about 1.5 tablespoons of the pumpkin filling.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until edges are crisp and filling is crinkled.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat at 300°F for best texture.

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