Description
These Apple Pie Cookies combine the comfort of classic apple pie with the convenience of cookies. Buttery crust, spiced apple filling, and a golden finish make them the ultimate cozy treat.
Ingredients
- Pie Crust Dough: 2 pre-made pie crusts
- Apples: 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- Brown Sugar: 1/3 cup
- Granulated Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Egg: 1, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse Sugar (optional): for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Roll out pie crust and cut circles using a cookie cutter.
- Assemble the Dish: Place filling on half the circles, top with another circle or lattice, and seal edges with a fork.
- Cook to Perfection: Brush tops with egg wash, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Finishing Touches: Cool on a wire rack to set the filling.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy warm or at room temperature, optionally with ice cream or caramel drizzle.
Notes
- Chill dough before assembling to prevent spreading.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Add vanilla or chopped nuts for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: apple pie cookies, apple cookies, mini apple pie, apple dessert, fall cookies