Description
If you’re a fan of blueberry pie but are looking for a more convenient, handheld option, these Vegan Blueberry Pie Cookies are the perfect solution.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, solid (not melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4–5 tablespoons ice-cold water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Blueberry Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Assembly:
- 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk (for brushing)
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Crust Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Stir the dry ingredients together until well blended. Next, add the solid coconut oil.
- Now, mix in the apple cider vinegar. Begin adding ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, gently stirring after each addition. Continue adding water until the dough starts to come together.
- Be careful not to overwork the dough, as this can cause the cookies to become tough.
- Once the dough forms, shape it into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the filling
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In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until the blueberries release their juices and the mixture thickens. This should take about 5–7 minutes.
Roll out the dough
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After the dough has chilled, remove it from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to make it easier to roll out.
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Lightly flour a clean surface and use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut the dough
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Use a 2–3 inch cookie cutter to cut out circles from the dough. Make sure you have an even number of circles, as each cookie requires a top and a bottom.
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Place half of the dough circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Assemble the cookies
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On each dough circle placed on the baking sheet, spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cooled blueberry filling onto the center.
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Next, place a second dough circle on top of each filled bottom circle. Gently press the edges together to seal the cookies.
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Use a fork to crimp the edges, ensuring a tight seal and giving the cookies a decorative edge.
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Then, use a sharp knife to cut a small “X” on the top of each cookie to allow steam to escape during baking.
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Or, I also like to make a two or three small holes and put some fresh blueberries on top as you can see in the picture.
Bake the cookies
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Brush the tops of the cookies with non-dairy milk using a pastry brush. This step helps create a beautiful golden-brown crust.
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Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the tops are lightly browned.
Notes
- Use Cold Ingredients: Cold coconut oil and ice-cold water help create a flaky crust by keeping the dough cold and preventing the oil from melting before baking.
- Don’t Overwork the Dough: Gently mix the dough until it just comes together. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, making the cookies tough instead of tender and flaky.
- Thicken the Filling Properly: Cook the blueberry filling until it reaches a thick, jam-like consistency. This step ensures that the filling doesn’t ooze out of the cookies during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg