Description
These Vegan Strawberry Pie Cookies are packed with delicious strawberry flavor, simple to prepare, and perfect for anyone looking for a quick, homemade dessert. Made with fresh strawberries, vegan butter, and a buttery graham cracker crust, these cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth!
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 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the cornstarch slurry by mixing cold water and cornstarch until a paste forms. Set aside.
- Chop the strawberries into small pieces and combine in a saucepan with sugar and lemon juice.
- Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes until sugar dissolves and strawberries soften.
- Add the cornstarch slurry, stir, and bring to a simmer.
- Cook until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and transfer the filling to a bowl. Refrigerate to cool while preparing the cookie dough.
Notes
Make sure to let the strawberry filling cool completely before using it in the cookies.
Chilling the dough can improve the texture and flavor of the cookies.
Feel free to substitute other fruits if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg