Apple Crumble Cookies

These apple crumble cookies taste have a delicious warm, cinnamon apple flavour and remind me so much of apple crumble, especially when eaten warm out of the oven! Totally delicious and very moreish! I may have eaten more of these than I should have when I made them! It's all good though - they have apple in right?!

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As i'm writing this we are in the middle of the wettest and coldest May that I can remember. It's a time when we should be enjoying the sunshine and lighter food but because it is so cold and dingy I'm still craving sweet comfort food and these apple crumble cookies really hit the spot! I have even frozen some of the cookie dough to make these again later in the week - they are that good!

Ingredients

These chewy cookies are made from a basic oat cookie recipe, with added spices and apple pieces. The oats give it a wonderfully chewy texture and provide added fibre and protein. The cinnamon and nutmeg provide the delicious flavour, especially combined with the apple. 

You can use any type of apple in these cookies, they don't have to be fresh apples either as you will bake them.  I used a pink lady apple because that was what we had in the fridge but other varieties such as granny smith apples and . If you don't mind the colour of the apple skin showing in the cookie there's no need to peel your apple, just chop it up into small pieces. I always prefer to keep the skin on when I can because it is nutritious and there is no need to waste it, although if I'm making them for fussy children I would probably peel the skin so the apple blends into the cookie more. You can also use chopped dried apples if you want a crispier texture.

These cookies are made vegan due to the vegan butter and flax egg in place of a regular egg. A flax egg is my go to egg-replacer in this kind of recipe. I use flora buttery block in baking and find it works really well. 

• plain flour
• ground cinnamon
• ground nutmeg
• baking powder
• bicarbonate of soda
• porridge oats
• vegan butter
• soft brown sugar
• caster sugar
• ground flaxseeds
• water
• vanilla extract
• apple

See the recipe card below for exact quantities.

Instructions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C and prepare a cookie sheet by lining with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
2. Combine the ground flaxseeds with the water in a small bowl, stir and leave for a few minutes.
3. If you have cold butter, soften it a little in the microwave or a saucepan.
4. Cream together the softened vegan butter with the caster sugar and light brown sugar using a stand mixer or food processor.
5. Add the vanilla extract and flax egg
6. In a separate medium bowl sieve together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.
7. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients (butter mixture) and stir through the oats.
8. Core the apple and peel if desired. Chop the apple into small pieces and stir through the cookie mixture.
9. Use a medium cookie scoop to form the mixture into small balls and flatten a little into cookie form on the prepared baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone cookie sheets until in 4 cm rounds. If you don't have a cookie scoop just use a couple of tablespoons of the mix.
10. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the cookies are starting to colour a golden brown.
11. Leave to cool on the baking sheet, they will firm up when cool.

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Substitutions and variations

Vegan apple crumble cookies are a delicious treat and a really easy cookie recipe just as they are, and there are plenty of substitutions and variations you can make to customize the recipe to your liking. Here are some ideas:

1. Gluten-Free Option: If you prefer gluten-free cookies, you can replace the all-purpose flour in the recipe with a gluten-free flour blend. Make sure the blend contains xanthan gum or add it separately as a binder.

2. Nutty Version: To make the recipe have a bit more texture and crunch add some chopped walnuts in the crumble topping. Or you could top the cookies with rolled oats or seeds like pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for some added texture.

3. Coconut Sugar or Maple Syrup: Instead of using soft brown sugar, you can opt for coconut sugar or maple syrup as a natural sweetener. Adjust the quantity to taste, as these alternatives can be slightly less sweet than regular sugar. If you are using maple syrup you will need to add more flour or oats to achieve the correct consistency.

4. Applesauce or Banana: For a more fruit-forward flavor, replace some or all of the vegan butter with unsweetened applesauce or mashed ripe bananas. This can also reduce the fat content of the cookies.

5. Spices: Experiment with different spices to enhance the flavor profile. Cinnamon and nutmeg work great with apples, but you can also try ground ginger or cardamom for a unique twist.

6. Dried Fruit: Add some dried fruit to the cookie dough for extra sweetness and texture. Dried cranberries, raisins, or chopped dried apricots are all excellent choices.

7. Lemon Zest: To add a touch of brightness to this oatmeal cookie, try adding some lemon zest to the dough or crumble topping.

8. Vegan Caramel: Drizzle vegan caramel sauce over the cookies after they come out of the oven for an indulgent touch.

9. Chocolate Chips: For those who love the combination of apple and chocolate, stir in some vegan chocolate chips to the cookie dough.

10. Vegan Ice Cream Sandwich: Use two cookies to sandwich a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream, creating a delightful ice cream sandwich.

Remember to adjust the quantities of any wet ingredients if you make substantial changes to the recipe, and you might need to adjust the bake time too. Always taste the dough as you go to ensure it meets your desired sweetness and flavor preferences. Enjoy your vegan apple crumble cookies with your chosen variations!

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