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Pecan Pie Cookies Made Vegan

This viral cookie got a sweet makeover! The holidays are a time for cozying up by the fire, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying delicious seasonal treats. If you’re vegan or want to make more plant-based goodies this year, these Vegan Pecan Pie Cookies need to be at the top of your list! What […]

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This viral cookie got a sweet makeover!

The holidays are a time for cozying up by the fire, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying delicious seasonal treats. If you’re vegan or want to make more plant-based goodies this year, these Vegan Pecan Pie Cookies need to be at the top of your list!

What makes these cookies so special is the pecan pie filling tucked inside a subtly sweet vanilla cookie crust. Each bite delivers a warm spice blend, nutty chopped pecans, gooey coconut milk, and brown sugar mixture that feels like classic pecan pie in cookie form.

And the best part? They’re 100% vegan, made with plant-based butter, and no eggs or dairy. Yet they taste so rich and decadent, that no one would ever know. It’s hard to stop at just one!

Making these Vegan Pecan Pie Cookies is simple too thanks to a few store-bought shortcuts:

– Vegan butter makes the cookie base tender and delicious
– Chopped pecans add a nutty crunch
– Brown sugar and coconut milk mimic the traditional pie syrup

Stirring a dash of doTERRA Baking Blend adds a cozy warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. This holiday oil is perfect for accenting all kinds of baked goods.

In just 30 minutes, you can have a batch of these easy yet gourmet holiday cookies out of the oven. They make great edible gifts too – just place them in a festive tin or cellophane bag tied with ribbon.

Be prepared – these melt-in-your-mouth cookies might just become your new favorite plant-based holiday treat! Their simplicity pairs nicely with a steaming cup of wassail or hot cocoa as you get into the cozy spirit.

If you try out these Vegan Pecan Pie Cookies this season, let me know! I’d love to see your beautiful creations.

If you are interested in any of the dōTERRA essential oils mentioned in this recipe you can find them and more here!

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Pecan Pie Cookie Made Vegan

Be the hero at the next cookie swap! These delicious, plant-based pecan pie cookies have it all – a subtly sweet vanilla cookie crust filled with a gooey brown sugar pecan filling spiced with cinnamon and drizzled with rich coconut milk. Each bite of these easy yet decadent holiday treats perfectly mimics the flavors of pecan pie in a handheld, bite-sized cookie form that makes the ultimate vegan dessert.

Author: ToniMarie
Prep Time: 25
Cook Time: 15
Total Time: 40
Yield: 36 1x
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

Cookies:

2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
3⁄4 cup powdered sugar
1 1⁄4 cups vegan butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pie Filling:

1 cup chopped pecan pieces
4 tablespoons plant-based butter
2⁄3 cup brown sugar
2 drops dōTERRA Baking Blend essential oil
1⁄4 cup coconut milk
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, vegan butter, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer on low speed, mix until a soft, crumbly dough forms that sticks together when pressed.
Roll dough into 2-inch balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheets. Using the back of a spoon or small flat object, flatten each ball into a disk shape with raised edges to create a rim. Mold and define the rims.
Make the filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the pecans, plant-based butter, brown sugar, Baking Blend oil, coconut milk and salt. Heat, stirring frequently, until completely melted and well combined. Allow to bubble slightly, then remove from heat.
Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the pecan filling into each cookie crust.
Bake cookies for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden brown around the edges.
Allow to cool completely before serving. Enjoy!