Description
Homemade apple pie cookies blend classic American dessert flavors into irresistible bite-sized treats. Sweet cinnamon-spiced apple filling nestled in buttery pastry creates a perfect handheld indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 apples (about 1 lb.), peeled and sliced into 8 slices each
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes and chilled
- 2 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and ¾ cups apple pie filling, chopped into small pieces
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Spices, Liquids, and Additional Ingredients:
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup ice water
- (Alternatively, 1 package refrigerated pie crust (2 crusts))
- A dash of nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the apple pie filling by combining cornstarch, sugars, spices, and water in a saucepan, whisking until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
- Gently fold sliced apples into the thickened sauce, allowing them to simmer until tender but not falling apart. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Chop the cooled apple mixture into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution in the cookies.
- Create the pie dough by mixing flour, salt, and sugar, then incorporate chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water to the dough, mixing until it forms a cohesive ball. Divide the dough into two equal portions and refrigerate for one hour to firm up.
- Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and non-stick spray.
- Roll out the first pie crust and spread a layer of caramel sauce evenly across the surface.
- Distribute the chopped apple filling over the caramel, pressing gently to create an even layer.
- Cut the second pie crust into delicate strips and weave a classic lattice pattern over the apple filling.
- Use a round cookie cutter to shape the cookies, transferring them carefully to the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the cookie tops with beaten egg for a golden, glossy finish.
- Sprinkle a generous mixture of cinnamon and sugar over the cookies to create a sweet, crisp topping.
- Bake until the cookies transform into a rich, golden brown color with crisp edges.
Notes
- Prepare apple pie filling ahead of time to allow for cooling and easier cookie assembly.
- Chilling pie crust dough helps create a flakier, more tender texture when baked.
- Use a sharp cookie cutter for clean, precise edges when shaping the cookies.
- Ensure apple pieces are chopped small to prevent large chunks from disrupting the cookie’s structure.
- Egg wash provides a beautiful golden-brown shine and helps the cinnamon-sugar topping stick.
- Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg