Description
Savor the flavor of Vegan Strawberry Pie Cookies, featuring delicious strawberries and a buttery dough. Ideal for a quick dessert, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 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 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the cornstarch slurry by combining cold water and cornstarch until smooth, and set aside.
- Chop the strawberries into small pieces and place them in a saucepan with sugar and lemon juice.
- Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes until sugar dissolves and strawberries soften.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Continue cooking until the mixture is thick and glossy, about 2-3 minutes more.
- Remove from heat and transfer the strawberry filling to a bowl. Cool in the fridge while preparing the cookie dough.
Notes
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the strawberry filling.
For a twist, add some cinnamon to the dough for extra flavor.
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg