Description
These Vegan Strawberry Pie Cookies feature a delicious strawberry filling encased in buttery dough, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, they are perfect for a sweet snack or dessert at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons water
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup vegan butter
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons ground graham crackers
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make the cornstarch slurry by mixing cold water and cornstarch until a cloudy paste forms. Set it aside.
- Cut strawberries into small pieces, then add them to a saucepan with sugar and lemon juice.
- Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and strawberries soften.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry, bring to a simmer, and cook until the mixture thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and pour into a small bowl; refrigerate to cool while making the cookie dough.
Notes
Fresh strawberries can be substituted with other berries if desired.
Ensure the strawberry filling cools completely before assembling the cookies.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg