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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cookies

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cookies - Easy, Chewy Fall Treats You'll Love

Enjoy Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cookies, a quick and delightful treat capturing autumn flavors in soft, chewy bites.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 44 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Vegan Butter Can substitute with coconut oil
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can be used alternatively
  • 1 tablespoon Flax Egg Mix 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoon water
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Pumpkin spice blend can be homemade
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup Can substitute with agave syrup
  • ¼ cup Oat Milk Any non-dairy milk can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can replace with arrowroot starch
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Vanilla extract can be used as an alternative
  • ½ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together vegan butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the flax egg and vanilla bean paste to the creamed mixture, mixing until well combined.
  3. Gradually sift in all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt, folding gently until just combined.
  4. Refrigerate the cookie dough covered for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, oat milk, cornstarch, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop chilled dough into balls, creating indents in the center for the filling.
  8. Fill each indent with pumpkin pie filling and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are crisp.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for shaping and flavor development. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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