Description
These Vegan Strawberry Pie Cookies bring together the sweetness of strawberries and a delightful cookie base, making them an easy homemade treat for any occasion. Perfect for dessert lovers looking for a flavorful, simple recipe!
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 cane sugar
- 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
- Mix together cold water and cornstarch in a bowl to create a slurry and set aside.
- Chop strawberries into small pieces, then place them in a saucepan with sugar and lemon juice.
- Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes until sugar dissolves and strawberries soften.
- Add cornstarch slurry to the pan, stir, and bring to a simmer.
- Cook until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and pour into a bowl. Let cool in the fridge while making cookie dough.
Notes
For a sweeter cookie, adjust the cane sugar to taste.
Make sure the flax egg is prepared before starting to ensure it thickens properly in the dough.
These cookies pair well with a scoop of vegan ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg