How do these cookies get their soft texture without eggs?

The recipe uses a flax seed 'egg' (ground flax seed mixed with water) as a binder, and unsweetened applesauce contributes to the cookies' moist, soft texture.

What kind of flour is used in these apple spice cookies?

This recipe combines 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour with 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour to achieve a balanced texture and flavor.

When should I apply the spiced glaze to the cookies?

The spiced glaze should be painted onto the surface of each cookie using a pastry brush while they are still warm, right after removing them from the oven.

How should I store leftover Apple Spice Cookies?

Once completely cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container. If not consumed the same day, any remaining cookies should be stored in the fridge.

What spices give these cookies their distinct flavor?

The cookies are flavored with a blend of ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon, creating a warm and aromatic profile.

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Apple Spice Cookies
[Vegan]

Name: Apple Spice Cookies [Vegan]
Cook time: 13 min
Yield: 18-20 Cookies
Ingredients: For the Cookies:; 1 tablespoon ground flax seed; 3 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup vegan margarine; 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce; 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; For the Spiced Glaze:; 1/2 cup organic icing sugar; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon warm water

TB By: Tara Binder

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Stack of freshly baked vegan apple spice cookies, lightly browned with a sweet, translucent spiced glaze, on a cooling rack.

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Ingredients You Need for Apple Spice Cookies [Vegan]

For the Cookies:

1 tablespoon ground flax seed
3 tablespoons water
1/2 cup vegan margarine
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Spiced Glaze:

1/2 cup organic icing sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon warm water

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How to Prepare Apple Spice Cookies [Vegan]

For the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Mix your ground flax and water in a bowl and mix. Allows to sit for about 10-15 minutes to thicken. Using a stand mixer, mix your vegan margarine and brown sugar until creamy and smooth. Add your flax/ water combo and vanilla and beat until incorporated.
Mix in the applesauce.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. Add it to the the wet ingredients and mix until blended.
Drop by the spoonful onto a stone cookie sheet or a parchment lined cookie tray. You should have about 18-20 cookies.
Bake for about 13 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. Meanwhile make the spice glaze:
Combine the icing sugar and cinnamon and mix well. Add your warm water and stir until no lumps or dry spots remain.
When the cookies are done remove them to a cooling rack and allow to cool for a couple of minutes. While still warm paint the surface of each cookie with the spiced glaze using a pastry brush.
Once the cookies have completely cooled, store them in an airtight container. If not consuming the same day, store any remaining cookies in the fridge.