Description
These Vegan Strawberry Pie Cookies are packed with the delightful taste of fresh strawberries and are easy to make. With simple ingredients like vegan butter and graham crackers, they result in a delicious treat that’s perfect for any occasion, from dessert to a sweet snack.
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 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a cornstarch slurry by combining cold water and cornstarch until it forms a cloudy paste, then set aside.
- Chop strawberries into small pieces and combine in a saucepan with cane sugar and lemon juice.
- Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring until sugar is dissolved and the strawberries soften.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Continue cooking until thick and glossy, around 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool in a bowl in the fridge.
- Prepare the cookie dough while the filling cools.
Notes
For extra sweetness, adjust the sugar based on your taste preference.
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Chilling the filling before assembling enhances the flavors. Like with any recipe, fresh ingredients deliver the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg