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Apple Pie Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in these irresistible Apple Pie Cookies, featuring a tender cookie base crowned with luscious homemade apple pie filling. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these cookies combine the comforting flavors of classic apple pie encapsulated in a soft, chewy bite. Garnished with caramel drizzle and crushed cinnamon graham crackers, they make a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Apple Pie Filling

  • 2 medium Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, or Fuji apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 2 tsp. unsalted butter

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 egg and 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp. fine sea salt

Coating and Garnish

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
  • Crushed cinnamon graham crackers (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make the apple pie filling: Place the diced apples in a bowl and pour lemon juice over them to prevent browning and add freshness.
  2. Add to saucepan: In a small saucepan, combine water, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves). Bring this mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Add the diced apples and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and the apples become tender.
  3. Stir in butter and let cool: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until melted and incorporated. Allow the filling to cool while preparing the cookie dough. If the filling remains thin, thicken by whisking together 1/2 tsp cornstarch and 1 tsp water, then stir in and heat over medium-high until thickened.
  4. Preheat oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
  5. Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  6. Whisk dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  7. Combine ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough. Chill the dough briefly for 10 minutes if it feels too soft to handle.
  8. Form & coat: Mix granulated sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl. Scoop approximately 3 tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Arrange the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Create the imprint: Using the back of a tablespoon or your thumb, gently press a shallow well into the center of each dough ball—just enough to hold filling without making the cookie too thin.
  10. Fill and bake: Add about 1 tablespoon of the apple pie filling into each indentation. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set but centers still appear slightly underbaked. For rounder cookies, gently scoot them into shape immediately after removing from the oven.
  11. Cool & fill: Allow the cookies to cool for 5-10 minutes on the baking sheet to set fully before transferring to a wire rack. Once cool, add a small spoonful of the cooled apple filling on top of each cookie’s well for extra fruitiness.
  12. Garnish: Drizzle the cookies with caramel sauce and sprinkle with crushed cinnamon graham crackers for a finishing touch. Enjoy your delicious apple pie cookies!

Notes

  • Choose crisp, tart apple varieties like Granny Smith or Fuji for the best texture and flavor in the filling.
  • If your filling is too runny, use the additional cornstarch slurry method to thicken it properly before baking.
  • For perfectly round cookies, reshape them immediately after baking while still warm.
  • Allow cookies to cool fully before adding extra filling and garnishes to prevent melting and sogginess.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; refrigerate leftover filling separately for up to 1 week.

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