Vegan Pumpkin Spice Lotus Filled Cookie

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then scoop 8 dollops of Biscoff spread and give them a quick freeze.
2. Now, in a spacious mixing bowl, blend together the vegan butter, brown sugar, and caster sugar until you achieve a textured mixture that's slightly crumbly, but with visible buttery bits. You can power through this with an electric mixer or embrace the tactile joy of using a wooden spoon.
3. Next, introduce the almond milk into the mix. Don't fret if it looks like it's taking a detour; a slight separation here is perfectly fine.
4. Next add the self-raising flour, plain flour, and the aromatic spices—ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and mix until it forms a dough.
5. It's time to divide your dough into 8 equal portions or if you have a cookie scoop you can scoop up 8. Flatten each ball in the palm of your hand, and then, bring out those frozen Biscoff spread gems. Place one dollop in the center and cover it in the dough, make sure the Biscoff spread is entirely cocooned within the cookie dough and repeat this enchanting process for the remaining dough.
6. In a dainty bowl, add the ground cinnamon and white sugar for the coating that will bring it all together. Roll each cookie ball through this mixture, ensuring they're cloaked evenly.
7. Then place these delightful creations on the prepared baking sheet, allowing some space as they'll spread during baking.
8. Place them into the preheated oven and let them bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges acquire a gentle golden brown.
9. Once they're out and still warm, give your baking tray a friendly tap on the table to release any trapped air—this helps them retain their gooey center.
10. And there you have it! Once your cookies are completely cool, prepare to embark on a flavor adventure with your vegan pumpkin spice cookies filled with luscious Biscoff spread. These warm spices and the surprise of gooey Biscoff filling make these cookies a fall treat to remember. Enjoy!

Feel free to adjust the level of spices to your taste, and don't hesitate to add more Biscoff spread if you'd like a more generous filling in your cookies.

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